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165 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141192369
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This is the story of Alex and his teenage gang, "The Droogs," their life of rape and murder, and "ultraviolence," and the moral dilemma that arises when Alex is brainwashed into good citizenship.
Community Reviews Summary of 36,473 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 attempt165 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141192369
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This is the story of Alex and his teenage gang, "The Droogs," their life of rape and murder, and "ultraviolence," and the moral dilemma that arises when Alex is brainwashed into good citizenship.
Community Reviews Summary of 36,473 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