A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
This novel follows the life of a violent young man named Alex, who is part of a youth subculture in a dystopian future England. Alex and his gang engage in a nightmarish spree of rape, assault, and robbery, until he is arrested and subjected to a psychological experiment by the government to "cure" him of his violent tendencies. The novel explores themes of free will, morality, and the nature of evil, while using a unique slang language invented by the author.
The 84th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 2333
Since this book was first published in 1962, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 2333.0.
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