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jkrholmes 's review for:
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
by Ken Kesey
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A challenging read in terms of density and replayability but incredibly rewarding. I didn't realise how connected I felt to some of the characters by the end. A dark but beautiful way of showing how collaboration can defeat even the most powerful of machines.
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Confinement, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Self harm, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Medical trauma, Alcohol