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A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
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In the near future in an Utopian socialist country, England where everyone has to work ( except the ill or old) whether the job makes any sense or not, a group of teenagers like to party without limits at night. Alex the leader, George 2nd in command, Pete the most sane and the big dim Dim, he's good with his boots, fun loving kids. Your humble narrator Alex, will tell this story my brothers ...First they see an ancient man leaving the library carrying books, very suspicious nobody goes there now, inspecting these filthy things and ripping them to pieces, not forgetting a few punches on the offender to stop this evil habit, next entering a shop and borrowing some needed money, the owner and wife have to be persuaded with just a little force for this honor, then teaching a scummy drunk in the street the evil of his ways, pounding some sense into his addled brain. Meeting old friends Billyboy and company, in a dark alley, they exchange love taps but boys sometimes play too hard, drops of blood fall lovingly to the ground. When so many noisy sirens go off these peaceful youths, leave this unhealthy place. Getting tired of walking the gang goes on a joy ride, after spotting the empty car not being used! The friends decide to travel to the countryside, leaving dirty London behind for fresh air, the beauty of the land, the woods, tiny critters to watch and the slow ones on the road to be put out of their misery with a merciful crunch. Viewing a mailbox with the name of Home on it how delightful, this cottage's welcoming couple lets the group in for a spot of tea, they're wearing masks to enliven the carnival atmosphere, even though the man is a creepy writer... ugh. Would you read something called A Clockwork Orange? What a silly title for the good of the world, these pages are scattered everywhere, flying high to the ceiling and floating down below to be properly trashed on the floor by the good doers. Exchanging warm greetings with the wife, Alex your humble narrator my brothers and associates, go back to the city it's getting late, school tomorrow... ultra- violent fun must end ... His frightened parents don't ask too many questions at his small , but dumpy apartment a place they share. His room full of records of classical music, Ludwig Van a favorite to inspire him, which he plays very loud and his parents don't dare to complain anymore. Later Alex is sent to prisoner for a long term murder they say, framed what rot, he is 15. His cell he shares with five other men, nasty criminals all unlike Alex, one will have to sleep on the floor, his fists will not let him be the one ...Doctors Branom and Brodsky ignorant fellows they don't understand his slang, have a new technique to cure his violent behavior, as some people call it two weeks and a free man, let the torture begin...A magnificent fable of what might be...
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August 6, 2014 – Shelved as: to-read
August 6, 2014 – Shelved
August 13, 2014 – Started Reading
August 19, 2014 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Tanvir (new)

Tanvir Ahmed saw the movie version..how is that book?


Henry Avila Just started ,will know soon.


message 3: by Arah-Lynda (new)

Arah-Lynda Ooooo can't wait for this review.


Forrest One of my favorite books of all time, though I only first read it in the last couple of years. Brilliant.


message 5: by Henry (last edited Aug 20, 2014 07:15PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Henry Avila I agree...Forrest


message 6: by Aditi (new)

Aditi Wow, Henry, excellent words!! :)


Henry Avila Thanks Aditi, I always enjoy your thoughts.


message 8: by Aditi (new)

Aditi Henry wrote: "Thanks Aditi, I always enjoy your thoughts."

Pleasure :)


Arthur Graham Excellent impressions, without giving too much away.


Henry Avila Thanks Arthur...


s.penkevich Yes! Great review, great book, great...greatness!


message 12: by Henry (last edited Aug 20, 2014 08:10PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Henry Avila S, thank you very much, it was a grim but great book, as you said.


Agnieszka Fine review , Henry ! Need to reread this one , read it years ago and translation was not very good .


Henry Avila Lada wrote: "i like the book. I thing late 50. Grim book. Prophetic worldacomplete chaos of incomprehension. A contained worldwhere gangs of kids tried to express their contained feelings ...to give the..."
I appreciate your words,Lada, the book has become a classic.


Henry Avila Agnieszka wrote: "Fine review , Henry ! Need to reread this one , read it years ago and translation was not very good ."
A tough book to read, Agnieszka, but very relevant today.


Henry Avila You're welcome, you will find it very disturbing, but a fascinating novel.


Zoeytron Although I couldn't get close to this one, your review was superb! Maybe I'll give it another try one of these times.


message 18: by Henry (last edited Aug 21, 2014 04:46AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Henry Avila This book is not for everyone, Zoeytron, it is an important book,everyone agrees though.


message 19: by Arah-Lynda (new)

Arah-Lynda You do not disappoint Henry. This is a fantastic review. Thank you.


Henry Avila Thank you, Arah-Lynda my friend, without your support and others ,I wouldn't write these reviews.


message 21: by Ayaa (new) - rated it 2 stars

Ayaa I enjoyed this review more than the actual book! cheers :D


Henry Avila Binnudeya,thanks for your kind words,always good to hear from you.


message 23: by Alejandro (new) - added it

Alejandro Excellent review, Henry :)

I hope to read the novel real soon.


Natalie Kaufman Great review Henry, however I TRIED to read this book. I just couldn't get through it. The writing style and all the violence bothered me. Surprising because I absolutely loved Orwell's 1984.


message 25: by Anna (new)

Anna That is a great summary Henry!


Henry Avila Natalie wrote: "Great review Henry, however I TRIED to read this book. I just couldn't get through it. The writing style and all the violence bothered me. Surprising because I absolutely loved Orwell's 1984."

It is a disturbing novel,Natalie, not everyone will like this story.


message 27: by Henry (last edited Aug 21, 2014 05:01PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Henry Avila Anna wrote: "That is a great summary Henry!"
Anna, thank you for those kind words.


message 28: by Henry (last edited Aug 23, 2014 09:00PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Henry Avila Alejandro wrote: "Excellent review, Henry :)

I hope to read the novel real soon."

You will find it fascinating but very uncomfortable,Alejandro. Very thought provoking... to say the least.


message 29: by Sara (new) - rated it 4 stars

Sara Really liked the book. And I couldn't stop talking the slang for months afterward. In fact, some words still keep coming out of my mouth - can you viddy that with your glassies?


message 30: by Henry (last edited Aug 23, 2014 10:36PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Henry Avila Smeck. As they do in the book, Sara.


Henry Avila To those who haven't read the book, it means to laugh.


message 32: by Mark (new)

Mark Unnervingly wonderful, your review I mean.


message 33: by Henry (last edited Sep 04, 2014 11:32PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Henry Avila Thank you my friend, Mark.You Brits are so violent...haha


Cecily Such a powerful book - and a wonderfully apt review.


message 35: by Henry (last edited Sep 04, 2014 04:43PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Henry Avila Thank you very much Cecily, the book and film are both classics, quite unusual.As time passes things change, but some never will, sad.


Henry Avila Thank you, it is indeed, a classic...


message 37: by Supratim (new) - added it

Supratim Nice review, Henry!


Hanneke Terrific review, Henry. You nailed it right down.


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Great review Henry 😊


message 40: by Ellen (new)

Ellen Wonderful review, Henry.

I've seen the film but haven't read the book yet. Have you seen the movie? I didn't see any reference to it in your review but if you did how do the two compare?


Henry Avila Supratim wrote: "Nice review, Henry!"

Thank you very much, this is a powerful book.


Henry Avila Hanneke wrote: "Terrific review, Henry. You nailed it right down."
I appreciate your nice words, a difficult but important work.


Henry Avila Melissa � Dog Lover � wrote: "Great review Henry 😊"
I thank you for your support...this has become a classic even though not a pleasant read.


Henry Avila I saw the film, it too has become a classic just like the book. A not common event , both are tremendous...


Henry Avila A terrific book...


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