A Clockwork Orange

A Clockwork Orange

3.5 (13 oceny)
May 21, 2019 · Angielski · Miękka okładka (240 strony)
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Format Miękka okładka
Strony 240
Język Angielski
Opublikowany May 21, 2019
Wydawca W. W. Norton & Company
Wydanie Reprint
ISBN-10 0393341763
ISBN-13 9780393341768

Opis

In a dystopian world where chaos reigns, society grapples with the consequences of youth rebellion and moral decay. The protagonist, Alex, leads a gang of delinquents who revel in violence and mayhem, terrorizing the streets under the cover of night. With a chilling perception of free will, Alex’s journey unfolds as he navigates a society increasingly obsessed with control and reformation, pushing the boundaries of human nature.

As the narrative unfolds, readers are drawn into Alex's introspective battle between autonomy and the societal imposition of order. The multi-layered themes of free will, the nature of evil, and the psychological impacts of authority resonate deeply as the story challenges the very notion of morality. Through a unique linguistic style and vivid imagery, the author crafts a provocative tale that leaves a lasting impression, urging a reflection on the choices that define humanity amidst the struggle for power and redemption.

Gatunki

Romans Kryminał Science Fiction Dystopia Literatura Młodzieżowa Biografia Nauka i Technologia Horror Humor Biznes i Ekonomia Fantastyka Sztuka i Fotografia Kryminał Współczesna

Over the three days it took me to read the story I was continually rewarded with a headache from trying to decipher its God awful slang system, having to Google some of the least used terms when I was just absolutely stuck. It makes the story unapproachable and unnecessary obtuse in flow when you're continually having to either Google what it means or go back and reread for context clues only to find out that Alex was talking about a knife, teeth, money, books, girls, and whatever else comes to text. The theme of nature vs conditioned behavior is nothing special whatsoever. Alex's violent nature makes him irredeemable so to posit that he is willing to turn his life around because he wants to have a kid after he sees one of his former droogs in a Café is just lazy and ridiculous. I don't get it. The opening scene of Kubrick's adaption is great though so there's one positive thing I can say about the text.

June 8th 2023

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