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A review by sandysmith
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Of its time. Well written but hard to overlook the misogyny and racism of the book. I don't agree with books being banned, so I'm glad I read this. Interesting look at how mental illness was treated, and how wards operated. A shocker of an ending that wasn't expected. I'm glad I read it but won't be hurrying to read it again.
Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Suicide, and Forced institutionalization