A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess

A Clockwork Orange

Anthony Burgess

219 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction classics dystopian science fiction challenging dark tense medium-paced

Description

Told through a central character, Alex, the disturbing novel creates and alarming futuristic vision of violence, high technology, and authoritarianism. A modern classic of youthful violence and social redemption set in a dismal dystopia whereby a ...

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Moods

dark 96%
challenging 55%
tense 48%
reflective 41%
funny 12%
sad 12%
emotional 11%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 32%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.86

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