A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess

A Clockwork Orange

Anthony Burgess

260 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction classics dystopian science fiction challenging dark tense medium-paced
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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.

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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: 31% | 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% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.86

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