A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
A Clockwork Orange
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Anthony Burgess
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A Clockwork Orange

Anthony Burgess with Will Self

165 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction classics dystopian science fiction challenging dark tense medium-paced

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.

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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 15%

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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