jackbowerman's review against another edition
5.0
Going into this, I was already vaguely familiar with the plot but it turned out to be much more complex than I had expected. Although the storyline is, of course, a major contributor to the success of the novel, I feel the exploration of different personalities, the politics at play, and the tale of manipulation made this a great read.
It also has to be said that, one page from the end, I had no idea how this would finish. There were so many turns in the last few pages that I didn't see coming.
It also has to be said that, one page from the end, I had no idea how this would finish. There were so many turns in the last few pages that I didn't see coming.
brimclala's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This is one of the rare occasions when I preferred the movie to the book. This book is a product of its time, and I got distracted by all the outdated language. I still enjoyed the story, though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Suicide, Mental illness, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Xenophobia and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: War
antons04's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
GREAAAT BOOK GREAT ENDING AND STORY AND CHARACTERS
sarahpuschel's review against another edition
2.0
The writing style took a while to get use to- kind of like when I read Flowers for Algernon. This wasn’t the worst book I’ve read. I tried to keep an open mind and had to remind myself that this was written in the early 60s. I know this is a beloved classic, but there were a few undertones (that were fairly consistent through the entirety of the book) that just rubbed me the wrong way.
itzami's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely not a fan of this book, but I'll consider it average due to its amazing narrative and imagery.
Pros:
- Chief, McMurphy and Big Nurse are well-developed characters and definitely move the story forward
- It opens an argument about how people are treated on mental institutes and how we can do better to make them feel safe and help them
- Also raises eyes to how patients were treated in the 60s and the methodology to deal with them
Cons:
- The book felt outdated to me. I guess that in the 60s it had a lot of power, but, nowadays, it just doesn't have the same impact and you can find multiple examples with the same narrative
- Chief's ramblings / dreams / memories as parallel (I guess) to the way how mental health patients were treated felt dull, long and I found myself just not carrying too much about it and skimming through it
- The racist and misogynistic tone kinda kill the joy for me at times
Pros:
- Chief, McMurphy and Big Nurse are well-developed characters and definitely move the story forward
- It opens an argument about how people are treated on mental institutes and how we can do better to make them feel safe and help them
- Also raises eyes to how patients were treated in the 60s and the methodology to deal with them
Cons:
- The book felt outdated to me. I guess that in the 60s it had a lot of power, but, nowadays, it just doesn't have the same impact and you can find multiple examples with the same narrative
- Chief's ramblings / dreams / memories as parallel (I guess) to the way how mental health patients were treated felt dull, long and I found myself just not carrying too much about it and skimming through it
- The racist and misogynistic tone kinda kill the joy for me at times
sammelito's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
irishdrew83's review against another edition
5.0
“…one flew east, one flew west,
one flew over the cuckoo’s nest.”
These few lines of verse from a child’s folk rhyme act as an introduction. A welcome mat in a way to Ken Kesey’s 1962 masterpiece, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. As one flew over the cuckoo’s nest, so did I. Kesey's vivid description makes one think they flew overhead and watched the story unfold...
To read the rest of this review go to https://drewmartinwrites.wordpress.com/2015/06/10/one-flew-over-the-cuckoos-nest-review/
one flew over the cuckoo’s nest.”
These few lines of verse from a child’s folk rhyme act as an introduction. A welcome mat in a way to Ken Kesey’s 1962 masterpiece, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. As one flew over the cuckoo’s nest, so did I. Kesey's vivid description makes one think they flew overhead and watched the story unfold...
To read the rest of this review go to https://drewmartinwrites.wordpress.com/2015/06/10/one-flew-over-the-cuckoos-nest-review/
ktxx22's review against another edition
5.0
Seriously this book is fantastic. Funny. Great language. And a better message. And it ended perfectly.
nutmeg229's review against another edition
5.0
amazing, beautiful character development, wonderful story, must read
mariecatherinex's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0