One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

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2012 · English · Hardcover · 202 editions
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In an Oregon State mental hospital, a fierce battle of wills unfolds as Nurse Ratched exerts her oppressive control over the patients. Her authoritarian regime stifles individuality and freedom, creating an atmosphere of fear and compliance. Enter Randle McMurphy, a charismatic and rebellious newcomer who challenges her dominance, igniting a spark of hope among the ward's residents.

As McMurphy's antics disrupt the stifling status quo, the patients begin to awaken from their mental fog. They grapple with their own realities, reclaiming their identities in the face of overwhelming tyranny. This poignant tale explores the dynamics of power, madness, and the human spirit's resilience against dehumanization.

Book Details

Format Hardcover
Pages 277 pages
Language English
Published Jan 19, 2012
Publisher Viking
ISBN-10 067002323X
ISBN-13 9780670023233

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A true classic

April 20th 2026
Mood: haunting Pacing: fast-paced Focus: character-driven Content Warnings: graphic-violence

A story of man with the spirit to go on even against the odds placed down by the ruling authority. It challenges the notion of the free spirit and the way of the soul when bear down by a system of oppression disguised as a helping force.All it takes a bit of spark to light the fire, building a blaze in men that can't be blown put once it grows beyond the confines of oppression.

May 12th 2023
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