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A review by socialpsysteph
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey
challenging
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is definitely a TBR vet for me. For whatever reason I just haven't gotten around to it but this was the year! I listened to this on audiobook and I think that was a great way to consume this. The story is told from the perspective of an unreliable narrator (he has schizophrenia), so listening was definitely easier than physically reading would have been. I really enjoyed getting to know all of the characters and the dynamics on the ward. This is definitely not a light or easy read, but would recommend for anyone interested in the history of mental healthcare/psychology. I think this story does a good job of humanizing those with mental illness and touching on a lot of the abuses that used to be present in these institutional settings.
This book counts for Popsugar 2022 for a book with an onomatopeia in its title.
This book counts for Popsugar 2022 for a book with an onomatopeia in its title.
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Racism