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- Format: TradePaperback
- Author: Kesey, Ken
- ISBN: 9781411407138
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 0.30
- Number Of Pages: 76
- Publication Year: 2008
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An antiquated name for a mental care hospital, but appropriate for the era of publishing.
Carol P. - 5 years 6 months agoI have read and re-read this book for years. I laughed, I cried and I laughed and cried again. A book of compassion, cruelty, friendship, fun, missed opportunities and loyalties. It will give you insight to the times and feel a true love for the unloved. An important and enlightening addition to your library.
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Great book
HPB S. - 6 years agoOne flew over the Cuckoo's Nest is an outstanding book full of characters that stay with you. Even though this book takes place in a mental hospital, the story is symbolic of the broader society. Nurse Ratched is one of the best characters created. #BannedBook
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How well do you actually remember this book?
Haley H. - 6 years 3 months agoPlease re-read this novel. Re-read Kesey's portrayals of mental illness, of sex workers, of women in general, of people of color, of what it means to be a man. Re-read the scenes of where our "hero" defies the oppressive rules of modern society by sexually harassing and assaulting a nurse. Re-read Kesey's assertions that modern white men are being oppressed and castrated. This text's issues stand alone but, if you have the time, also read up on Kesey's habit of drugging young women without their knowledge to "expand their perspectives." This text is exulted as classic American literature. It's uplifting and affirming of American ideals and human dignity. No wonder we are seeing the terrible behavior of so many people when these are the ideals we are teaching. #SummerReading
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A Great Novel that Explores Mental Value and the Nature of Good and Evil.
brandon h. - 6 years 4 months agoA novel that features a interesting story from a third-person perspective that looks into topics like self-reflecting on one's value and the power struggle between the controlled and the controlling. The questionable motives of authority figures, particularly primary antagonist Nurse Ratchet, describes an organic blurring of moralistic justice, showing how a self-serving troublemaker can gain admiration and a moral high ground despite his nature. It and the corresponding film are absolute favorites and I highly recommend 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' to anyone looking for a interesting story that explores the fluidity of what is 'good' or 'bad'.
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A Must-Read Classic -- Manageable, Yet Thought-Provoking
Carol B. - 6 years 4 months agoThis book is a classic -- which can have its connotations, but in this case, it certainly lives up to its level of praise. Kesey's deep insight into the psychological practices of the mid-19th century as well as his attention to the power dynamics in the mental facility bring a unique, raw, and real perspective to the table. Everyone should read this book. Not only is it a good story, but it also provokes deeper thinking about psychology, power, science, and the past. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in breaching the world of the classics, because it is certainly higher-level, but it also is manageable to an audience who is new to this type of literature. #SummerReading