196 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780434098002
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Heinemann
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This is the story of Alex and his teenage gang, "The Droogs," their life of rape and murder, and "ultraviolence," and the moral dilemma that arises when Alex is brainwashed into good citizenship.
Community Reviews Summary of 24,912 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
tense 47%
reflective 41%
funny 13%
sad 13%
emotional 11%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Rape, Sexual violenceModerate
Suicide attempt196 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780434098002
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Heinemann
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This is the story of Alex and his teenage gang, "The Droogs," their life of rape and murder, and "ultraviolence," and the moral dilemma that arises when Alex is brainwashed into good citizenship.
Community Reviews Summary of 24,912 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
tense 47%
reflective 41%
funny 13%
sad 13%
emotional 11%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Rape, Sexual violenceModerate
Suicide attempt