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Manda
This is a book that I both liked and disliked. The version I read had the 21st chapter that Burgess mentions in the Introduction was left out in the American version, and while I can understand why that was done (to leave an overall good but darker tone to the entire book), it's almost a relief to read the complete version which shows Alex attempting to redeem his past wrongs and grow up.

However, to get to that point, you must first read through the immensely horrifying and disturbing account of
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