A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess

A Clockwork Orange

Anthony Burgess

fiction classics dystopian science fiction challenging dark tense medium-paced

352 pages | first published 1962

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Fully restored edition of Anthony Burgess' original text of A Clockwork Orange, with a glossary of the teen slang 'Nadsat', explanatory notes, pages from the original typescript, interviews, articles and reviews Edited by Andrew Biswell With a ...
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Moods

dark 96%
challenging 54%
tense 48%
reflective 41%
funny 12%
sad 12%
emotional 11%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 32%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 33% | 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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