A review by stefo
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess

challenging dark reflective sad tense fast-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

5.0

 A classic that absolutely deserves its status and one that is actually worth reading. Burgess doesn't play around and the story is straight to the point, which I really like. The characters are interesting and I especially liked the "nadsat" register which really added a lot to the worldbuilding. Another thing I'm pleasantly surprised about is of course the differences between the book and the movie, as a person who first watched the movie I actually enjoyed the ending here better. Great metaphors and some pretty disturbing imagery at times. A highly recommended read in its original language, once you get used to the nadsat its a breeze.