Set in a not-so-distant future, Burgess creates a novel that exudes literary genius. With his fictional slang/language based in Russian, the novel speaks in such prose as to capture the attention of the reader, but also to set the tone and theme of the novel. Including its controversial last chapter, this version of the novel highlights the unpleasant aspects of life and extremely exaggerated, but terrifyingly real story of choice, morals, and human life.
Centering in on the actions of teenage Alex, Burgess' novel displays scenes of heinous crime and the nature of evil. He, however, also creates a character similar to Salinger's Holden Caulfield with his nonchalant, arrogant attitude, focusing on growth: adulthood versus immaturity.
Yet, A Clockwork Orange is much more powerful as is explores the themes of self in face of change, choices and what the value of life means. With the disgusting use of Ludovico's Technique, the novel compares goodness in choice versus goodness by force.
Although the novel is utterly disturbing, it is one of the best books of literature. Using strong prose and posing fascinating questions of moral, social, and human interest, A Clockwork Orange is a beautifully crafted and extremely powerful novel. In this novel I could find no fault, and for that I give it Five out of Five stars.
**Please don't print out the glossary, it will only ruin the powerful message! Try to figure the language out on your own!**
Other Reviews:
“Looks like a nasty little shocker, but is really that rare thing in English letters: a philosophical novel.”--Time
“One of the most groundbreaking and influential novels of all time—and one of the best.”--Irvine Welsh
***Warning: for mature audiences only!***
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