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219 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345354433
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 01 April 1988
Description
Told through a central character, Alex, the disturbing novel creates and alarming futuristic vision of violence, high technology, and authoritarianism. A modern classic of youthful violence and social redemption set in a dismal dystopia whereby a ...
Community Reviews Summary of 36,408 reviews
Moods
challenging 56%
tense 47%
reflective 39%
funny 13%
sad 13%
emotional 12%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Rape, Sexual violenceModerate
Suicide attempt
219 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345354433
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 01 April 1988
Description
Told through a central character, Alex, the disturbing novel creates and alarming futuristic vision of violence, high technology, and authoritarianism. A modern classic of youthful violence and social redemption set in a dismal dystopia whereby a ...
Community Reviews Summary of 36,408 reviews
Moods
challenging 56%
tense 47%
reflective 39%
funny 13%
sad 13%
emotional 12%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Rape, Sexual violenceModerate
Suicide attempt