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A review by themaple_dusk
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
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