Reviews with content warning for Forced institutionalization - A Clockwork Orange

It takes some time to adjust to the slang, but after you get used to paging through the dictionary at the back it starts to flow better. This is a classic that is worthy of a read. This book was written for shock value, but I think it loses some of it in our current violence hungry world. The slang also makes it less violent, but I think this was done on purpose.
A great thought provoking book. You can really grasp the author's fears and themes. The book can take on a completly different meaning if reading the old American version that was left out the end or the movie which did the same. It's such a shame that the older American versions and the movie left out the full transformation the author intended the character to go through. Make sure to read the full version.

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katanai's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

First 2/3 of book are … slow. Last part & particularly the last couple of chapters were what really solidified it for me.

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samchase112's review against another edition

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challenging dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Quick thoughts:
1. I highly recommend the audiobook version, as the narrator is a standout and certainly made the wacky language of the mc more understandable.
2. The basic message, I thought, was a bit too out-front and obvious, although I suppose that's how dystopians generally are.
3. I think I personally prefer it sans the 21st section, but will think on it.
4. Super excited to watch Kubrick's film to see the whole thing come to life!

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