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Boisterous, ribald, and ultimately shattering, Kesey's work is the seminal novel of the 1960s that has left an indelible mark on literature. Here is the unforgettable story of a mental ward and its inhabitants, especially the tyrannical Big Nurse Ratched and Randle Patrick McMurphy, the brawling, fun-loving
… More »Boisterous, ribald, and ultimately shattering, Kesey's work is the seminal novel of the 1960s that has left an indelible mark on literature. Here is the unforgettable story of a mental ward and its inhabitants, especially the tyrannical Big Nurse Ratched and Randle Patrick McMurphy, the brawling, fun-loving new inmate who resolves to oppose her.
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Add a CommentI'm sure this is a great book, but I'm unable to download from Amazon who thinks I have the book and will only let me return it...even though I've never downloaded it. Disappointing.
Coming out of a drowsy fog, you meet Chief and his surroundings inside an assylum somewhere close to Portland, Oregon in the 60s/70s where shock therapy and lobotomies are the norm. Until McMurphy shows up with his outgoing, charismatic personality to show the man (in case Nurse Ratched) who's in charge. Follow the fast-talking McMurphy as he gains friendship and allies, while on the loose. But watchout the Nurse is watching and you don't think for a minute she is going to let it slide. Loved how the story was told from the Chief's POV.
I picked up this book expecting to really like it. I was interested in the subject of past-time mental hospitals and after reading, I'm very aware of this book's literary value. Nevertheless, I didn't enjoy reading it. The perspective it's told through makes some events difficult to grasp and the book overall is quite dark.
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love this book so much that i bought a copy
I picked this book up because it was listed as a classic, and I was in need of a good read. This book has several moments of disturbing events intertwined with great formative memories. Told through the gentle narration of "Chief", you won't want to put this book down, no matter how squeamish you are. Maybe it was because I was sick while reading the book, but I was not expecting the ending. Nevertheless, this is a solid read.
A classic man against society novel. Loved it.
absolutely amazing!
Awesome book, I really enjoyed reading this one, the characters were great, and the story was excellent (and the movie based on this novel was enjoyable as well).
I work at FSH and found the book to be an insight into the way mental health patients were treated not so long ago and are still treated in some places. I'm happy to say that those practices are no longer used today.