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daniellelikesbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Confinement, Forced institutionalization, and Chronic illness
hleary's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Bullying, Racism, Chronic illness, Suicide, Mental illness, and Ableism
lizkocher's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Cursing, Terminal illness, Torture, Suicide, Chronic illness, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Violence, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Death, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Medical trauma, and Sexual content
Moderate: Hate crime, Sexism, Child abuse, Abandonment, Bullying, Dementia, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, and Misogyny
Minor: Toxic relationship, War, Blood, Sexual harassment, and Suicidal thoughts
jesthemess's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Medical content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Death, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Suicide, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Confinement
Minor: Cursing and Racial slurs
cranedphoenix's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The book overall while feeling slow in parts is a very good read and I think might be considered an important read on "mental hospitals" coming from someone who is antipsych partly because of how these institutions are still horribly ran
I think some of the important little notes
Also the fact that
And while Mack's character is loveable in some ways
I also love the aspect of the Chief and his backstory especially
Graphic: Mental illness, Racism, Suicide, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Colonisation, Racial slurs, Chronic illness, Ableism, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Antisemitism, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Murder, Pedophilia, Violence, and Excrement
milohno's review against another edition
3.5
Moderate: Blood, Body shaming, Confinement, Misogyny, Gaslighting, Body horror, Medical content, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Murder
Minor: Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Homophobia, Racism, Cursing, Adult/minor relationship, and Ableism
c3liaiswhoiam's review against another edition
3.0
Kesey is great at making the characters feel both vividly realistic and caricature-like at the same time. They're incredibly enjoyable characters and they play off each other really well. Having the story told from someone who essentially is a fly on the wall, but literally is within the story is clever. The story feels less subjective and very observative in that way even though it actually isn't. Following McMurphy's storyline and how he affects the others is also a joy all the way through, and the only time that lags is when McMurphy himself has a temporary change of heart halfway through.
It was an interesting, thoughtful, and enjoyable read that had to something to say about authority figures and how easily we trust (and betray) others.
Moderate: Chronic illness, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Suicide, Death, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Torture, Alcoholism, and Forced institutionalization
krishixson's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Chronic illness, Death, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, and Self harm
valkinian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Chronic illness, Suicide, Medical trauma, and Racial slurs
deathdavis's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Chronic illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis