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b4db1tch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Confinement, Violence, Vomit, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Classism, War, Torture, Rape, Racial slurs, Police brutality, Physical abuse, Drug use, Blood, Murder, and Gore
swordfishtrombone's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Police brutality, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Blood, Gore, Physical abuse, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Murder, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Bullying, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, and Vomit
fatkidatheartreads's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I have to agree with Burgess on this one. The last chapter of this book is not a discardable limb but rather, it's integral to Alex's journey and a great way of wrapping up his story.
Alex and his fellow droogs are probably the least likable and most despicable characters I have come across in a long long time.
This is a small book that will spark a lot of big thoughts. I wouldn't necessarily recommend it to everyone given how triggering it could get at times, but if you do decide to pick it up, just know, this story will stain a little bit of your soul. You are guaranteed to think about it a lot more than you bargained for.
You have been warned! :)
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Rape, and Sexual assault
atalea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Bullying, Rape, and Violence
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Murder, Torture, Suicide attempt, and Blood
selimhannah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Misogyny, Murder, Police brutality, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Bullying, Blood, Drug abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Suicide attempt, Physical abuse, Death, and Rape
pepperpagan's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Bullying, Drug abuse, Gore, Alcohol, Blood, Misogyny, Murder, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Vomit, War, Physical abuse, and Police brutality
saoreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Confinement, Vomit, Rape, Sexual assault, Medical content, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Violence, Gore, Murder, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Torture, Body horror, and Death
bookishchef's review against another edition
- 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
1.0
If it weren't for that it would have been 0 stars.
The author wanted me to pity the main character, Alex. After all, he undergoes horrible things throughout the story. Thing is: he is such a terrible person and has done so many abominable things himself, that I no longer care about what happens to him. He deserved the torture and should have stayed brainwashed. The end ✨
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Death, Torture, Sexual violence, Blood, Murder, Police brutality, and Violence
Moderate: Sexism, Toxic friendship, Vomit, and Police brutality
samchase112's review against another edition
- 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
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!
Graphic: Violence, Sexual violence, Murder, Blood, Forced institutionalization, Toxic friendship, Police brutality, Rape, Torture, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Drug use, Alcohol, Drug abuse, and Alcoholism
makabra's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, Vomit, Violence, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Rape, Police brutality, and Sexism