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Adam asked this question about One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest:
I have long thought of this book as one of my favorites, but noticed some heavy racist and misogynistic undertones when I re-read it. Much of this was left out of the film. Does old fashioned sexism sully an otherwise great work of literature?
Ben There are certain undertones that you may notice if you look for them, but I wouldn't say they ruin the book. And to Ruthless Critic, just because the…moreThere are certain undertones that you may notice if you look for them, but I wouldn't say they ruin the book. And to Ruthless Critic, just because the female characters have problems you assume that the author is sexist? Occasionally certain trends may make themselves apparent, but the book is hardly clogged with such things. Just bear in mind that they are indicative of the time it was written in and how far we have come. And if you insist on fixating on the negative aspects of a multifaceted thing like life then go watch the news.(less)
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
by Ken Kesey
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