A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess

A Clockwork Orange

Anthony Burgess

259 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 an 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 j...

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Moods

dark 96%
challenging 55%
tense 47%
reflective 41%
funny 13%
sad 13%
emotional 11%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 31%
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

3.86

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