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A Clockwork Orange

Anthony Burgess

Start date: October 1, 2014

Finish date: October 31, 2014

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Mar 21, 2012 Renee rated it liked it

So I guess I missed something vital about this book. I certainly enjoyed the nadsat language. The mix of Russian with Shakespearean is brilliant & I now find myself saying bits of the lingo in real life. I actually found the it to be almost poetic during the really violent, rape/murder scenes. yikes for me.

My major fault with the book was just how much it really lacked any depth to the character. I mean, if the idea just that this kid is to some degree a sociopath who has no concern for anyone b ...more

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May 21, 2012 doug bowman rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

As you immerse yourself in the Nadsat linguistics, you are automatically drawn into Alex's world and therein lies the brilliance of this work. Superficially, it is a straight up dystopian sci-fi work, but Burgess' control of language and its effect on characterization makes this reprehensible character utterly believable and sympathetic. ...more

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