abfreda184 's review for:

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey

4.75

dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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That was a whirlwind. I really enjoyed it and the narration style and Kesey did an excellent job in making Nurse Ratched so hatable. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Racism, Sexism, Forced institutionalization, Murder

Moderate: Death, Suicide, Sexual harassment

Minor: Racial slurs, Schizophrenia/Psychosis

The book can be quite sexist and racist in certain areas, especially towards the aides and the nurses. I found at certain points it seemed to be implied that SA was fine which I was pretty uncomfortable about.