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A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess

34 reviews

theboywithallthekeys's review against another edition

dark reflective tense medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Suicide attempt, Violence, Torture, and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Alcohol, Body horror, and Drug use

lucy_readsbooks13's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-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

2.25

I had semi high hopes for this one. I wanted to see the movie for a while, and when I found out that it was based on a book I knew I wanted to read it first. Now, I'm thinking that the movie will be better than the book.
The book was, at first, hard to get into, it took me a month to power through the first 6-7 chapters. Last night I finished the book, from that 2 year jump when we first see Alex in prison, in an hour and a half and I can't believe I stayed up until midnight for that. 
Look, in my opinion, this should've ended when Alex threw himself through the window. It was such a dynamic scene, with the music in the background and him being hurt by one positive thing that brought him happiness and peace, it would be poetic. Everything after that was a waste of time, paper and ink.
I've read some facts and articles about the author and the novel, that said I understand what Burgess wanted to say and the way he went about it, the point behind Alex "growing up" but the ending was completely anticlimactic and all of the tension/drama/suspence, whatever you wanna call it, was lost the moment that scene in the hospital started.
I will watch the movie, hoping, while knowing that it disregards author's wishes, it is better than the book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Torture, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Police brutality, Physical abuse, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Death, Body horror, Blood, and Alcohol

btrz7's review against another edition

challenging dark fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Blood, Murder, Police brutality, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Violence

Moderate: Alcohol, Confinement, and Drug use

juniperpages's review against another edition

dark funny tense medium-paced

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

4.0

It’s really hard going at the start as you get up to speed with Burgess’ invented dialect but it’s so worth pushing through!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Violence

Moderate: Alcohol