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choptopapologist's review against another edition
4.0
i been away a lot time (because i was in a reading slump) (also my head hurts so bad right now)
kelseysmelsey's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
evafrouz's review against another edition
4.5
An amazing book that I enjoyed very much, although it took me a long time to finish it. Sometimes I had trouble focusing on the descriptions.
kelseycorrine's review against another edition
5.0
this was hard to follow in the beginning but by the end of the book i was appreciative of it, it made sense. i am disappointed that i’m just reading this for the first time. instant favorite. what a beautiful book that had me smiling, crying, and questioning throughout.
moodyblobfish's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
wsmythe19's review
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Ken Kesey has all the marks of a beatnik writer, but with complete self awareness to how reality looks from the sane man’s view. Loved the movie; love the book as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Sexism
Moderate: Racism and Ableism
dodoman3's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I will say that this book is a bit of a slow read throughout the beginning. It takes off at the very end though and truly makes it a worth it read. This book has a very interesting feeling to it. It's lighthearted at times, yet shocking and depressing at others. It reveals so many flaws in people and the way we treat others. Thoughout the book, Ken Kesley reveals the truth of how far just a little courage can go and it's so fascinating. The ending of this book is really a horrible but truthful and amazing ending. Amazingly done.
darla78's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
siah_2013's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dnandrews797's review
4.0
This book really blew me away. The main theme throughout of people trying to impose order over the chaos of humanity I think is still really relevant today in every aspect of society; especially in the way we try to “manage” human beings. The narration from Chief’s point of view instead of McMurphy’s really adds to the story because we get to see the duality not only of the mentally ill being brutalized and treated harshly for being outside the norm, but Native American peoples being treated this way by white settlers. McMurphy’s charisma and easy going attitude in the face of Nurse Ratched’s rigidity and sternness really fed my enjoyment of people defying authority. All in all this is a poignant novel on systems of control and the cruelty shown towards marginalized groups wrapped up in an entertaining and moving package.