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This book is a great read. It gives one closure with the 21st chapter that the movie didn't show. The language is eloquent, sexy, and raunchy. Interesting combination, but true. It gives one perspective on mind control. Not for younger audiences.
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The language created by the author is a little difficult to follow at the beginning, but it becomes easier as you read. The novel is still relevant when one considers the technology available. It is compelling as society questions the viability of rehabilitating violent criminals.
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Only real complaint about the book is that it doesn't have a glossary for their language, like some versions of this book do. Other than that though, great book, and great condition as well!
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I first read this book on a whim in my 11th Grade AP English class. I immediately became hooked, and found it too fascinating to put down. I also had an interest in Psychology (which I now have my degree in), so reading about one particular "malchick's" experience with reinforcement was extremely interesting. The thing that is the most amazing part about this book is the sheer LUNACY of the language presented. What's even more incredible is that by the end of the book, I assure you that you will begin to actually understand the fake language put forth, and would probably be able to speak it fluently-should you ever find yourself drinking some moloko with your droogs. Basically, READ THIS BOOK! Unless you're a completely sheltered and close-mided freak, you will LOVE it! :)Read full review
If you thought the movie was bad, wait till you read the book. "your humble narrator Alex is ten times more disturbed in the book than he is in the movie. Some parts of the movie based on the book were really pushing the edge as to how sick Alex really is, but if they showed a true portrayal of the real Alex, theres no way they could put it on film, even in today's movie industry. What makes the book so great is that Alex is just a young kid (15 ears old) when it was him and his droogs. But throughout the whole book you get to see the slick and stylish Alex, that also happens to be extremely disturbed. In the book he doesnt brag about the things he does, he makes it out like (and to him it is) a sort of every day thing to rape,molest,murder and steel. He is basically just telling his stories from the youth perspective that he is. But there is no doubt he is A very disturbing, very sadistic character. Also, in this book, it includes the last chapter which was left out in the movie, which is a nice bonus. Its also fun to see the differences between the book and the movie, but the book takes the cake in my opinion. Just know there is a lot of old english slang which can be hard for the american reader to fallowRead full review
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