Reading a Clockwork Orange was more
disturbing then I would have imaged. Having seen the movie several times
before I picked up the book, I had prenotions of what to expect. I found that
the movie was so censored and changed from its basics.
The first
huge thing that was a shocker to me was the age of Alex in the book, 15! When I
think more about his age the less shocking it is. Stealing, lying, killing,
violence, drugs, sex; something that is becoming part of young teenagers lives
as the generations pass. I wouldn’t doubt that our feature might hold more kids
like Alex in it. I was truly repulsed at the rape scene in the novel. The movie
to me made it seem very consensual to a point, where in the book Alex drugs and
rapes the young girls. The worst part was the age of the girls, 10.
Reading this book was so intense. I
truly did enjoy reading it. Although I had trouble with the Nadsat slag at
first, until I looked at the little glossary. As for the 21st
chapter, I am kinda torn. I like the final chapter that adds closure to Alex’s
journey. That there is hope for humanity and people can change on their own.
But I also really like the concept that some are beyond hope and you can’t
medically make someone good. Part of being human is having the choice between
right and wrong, good and bad.
