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themaple_dusk 's review for:
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
by Ken Kesey
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not sure why this book is considered a literary classic. There are so many other books that SO much better at depicting anti-authoritarianism (and WITHOUT being blatantly misogynist).
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest depicts female characters as either bitches or sluts and does a lot of fearmongering around women possessing power. A lot of commentary on anti-authoritarianism is unfortunately tied to misogynistic rhetoric as well, such as men being "oppressed" by matriarchy.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest depicts female characters as either bitches or sluts and does a lot of fearmongering around women possessing power. A lot of commentary on anti-authoritarianism is unfortunately tied to misogynistic rhetoric as well, such as men being "oppressed" by matriarchy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Excrement, Medical trauma, Alcohol, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Suicide, Blood
Minor: Child abuse, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Torture, Fire/Fire injury