A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess

A Clockwork Orange

Anthony Burgess with Tom Hollander (Narrator)

7 hours, 45 minutes • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction classics dystopian science fiction challenging dark tense medium-paced
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This classic of post-industrial alienation shocks us into a thoughtful exploration of the meaning of free will and the conflict between good and evil. In this 1962 classic, a novelistic exploration of modern crime and punishment, Alex is the 15-y...

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Community Reviews Summary of 36,464 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
challenging 56%
tense 47%
reflective 39%
funny 13%
sad 13%
emotional 12%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 32%
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

3.85

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