A clockwork reader reddit I say it’s better to plow through the book and not worry about understanding every single word. I haven’t read much Burgess but I know he’s all about the language, and about describing the sublime and the extreme. The first time I read A Clockwork Orange was a glossary-less version. what I like about burgess is: 1) he didn't seem to like human beings much. The movie however, has 2 rape scenes and 1 sex scene by the first 30 minutes. Personally I loved A Clockwork Orange, it was a surprisingly amazing read. In some cases the invented slang has strong roots in real English slang, which never translates well. It helps to know some Yiddish. Those of you who have read and watched A Clockwork Orange, how do they compare? I'm trying to decide if I should read the book first, and then watch the movie. It's a serious slog of a read. Last time i said I was either going to watch a clockwork orange or the shining and decided to watch this as my next Kubrick film Right off the bat this film is extremely violent and disturbing that the average viewer might be turned off so this isn’t the type of film everyone would enjoy. The movie is a triumph in art design, sonic experimentation, choreographed violence and pacing. i don't dislike clockwork orange. As far as the NadSat (slang) goes, that was actually one of my favourite aspects of the book. One has an extra chapter. A Clockwork Orange came out in 1962, a time of early stirrings for change (which culminated in the Labor Party's victory in 1964, with Harold Wilson becoming Prime Minister). I honestly have to say that it's the first book to truly blow me away in a long time. I agree that the serial rapist was a bit heavy handed but the “hook” of the introductory paragraph’s requirement was that it be a subject only partially related to the topic of the essay and that it has a certain degree of drawing the reader in (which I knew would work for this instructor). He’s playing games with high and low culture, and with the unsympathetic hero/narrator. I LOVE Cari can read and a clockwork reader!! You can tell they are avid readers and really put the time to understand the story. I had not read this version until I had virtually finished the screenplay. but I have read a lot of Burgess' novels (he wrote a lot of them), and that one is not one of the ones I'd re-read. And if you don’t want to click but DO want to read the ad-buffing filler text, here you go: The Clockwork Orange is a movie, also known as a cinema, from the era of the nineteen-hundred and sixties, which was recorded on film using a camera, which takes a lot of pictures in a row, then you play them back at a fast rate as well, and it gives the appearance that the text is moving, just like I definitely struggled the first time I read A Clockwork Orange. Kubrick: There are two different versions of the novel. The book's central theme was Burgess' attack on attempts at perceived "social engineering"; them dang libruls trying to legislate morality! If you think Clockwork Orange is tough, check out Nothing Like The Sun by the same author, which is a semi-fictionalized biography of Shakespeare, written in Shakespearean-era dialect, told as if it were one of his plays. This is great advice, thank you. Submissions should be for the purpose of informing or initiating a discussion, not just to entertain readers. I cannot say the same about the film. I'm not a huge Kubrick fan, but the movie has a fantastic visual style and really takes on a life of it's own independent from the book. I first found the book and read it at my high school library when I was about 12 (saw the movie at 14) That being said its even worse than the movie in some parts (the girls Alex brings home from the record shop are 10 years old in the book and its non-consentual). I'm here because I like to read and you're probably here for the same reason. The language used in A Clockwork Orange seems to be unique to English. And honestly there a number of booktubers who can’t describe what they read. It made me take quite a bit longer to finish, but it was so helpful, I'm not sure if I would have made it through without that list. "A Clockwork Orange" is one of the few times I prefer the movie to the book, albeit both are a little jumbled in my mind. I absolutely adore this novel because I thought the style of writing was really clever - read it about 11 years' ago now and though I haven't read it more than twice (both times were 11 years' ago) - I still can't forget it. I read the book years ago in high school after seeing the movie. Anthony Burgess says in the introduction of the edition I read that he wrote this optimistic ending because he has a sense of moral progress akin to Kennedy, while the american edition and the film ends at the 20th chapter, leaving no room for optimism, making it of Nixonian character. When they do their wrap ups, they explain it in a way where you know they understood what they read. and 2) he's extremely articulate and dispassionate about it. Read our extensive list of rules for more information on other types of posts like fan-art and self-promotion, or message the moderators if you have any questions. I remember getting through the first chapter and then starting all over again because it took that long to understand the combination of English and Russian slang. I prefer earthly powers, or any old iron. It's a really fun read from a language perspective with a ton of great wordplay. A Clockwork Orange is pretty much a classic. A Clockwork Orange is also kinda disturbing and may uncomfortable if you watch it with your parents. Last night I was at my friends house and we decided to watch a movie. I watched it first time at an Age of 16, alone in my Room. I think the point of A Clockwork Orange is the language. I'm reading it as an audiobook, which makes it hard to stop and clue out or look up words as it occurs. When I started reading about the book, it was described as some sort of social prophecy and black comedy mixed perfectly and outrageously. So I’d recommend watching it alone for the first time, and you know your Parents, If you think they d like it and are okay with watching that Movie, you can go for it. I read A Clockwork Orange recently, having never seen the film and knowing very little about the plot. I started reading A Clockwork Orange yesterday, but stopped a short way in because I found the language a little overwhelming. He later screams out his frustration over the state's manipulation of him via chemical indoctrination, declaring that they have turned him into a clockwork orange, something incapable of free will and less than a man. This extra chapter depicts the rehabilitation of Alex. Interviewer: The end of A Clockwork Orange is different from the one in the Burgess book. My friend said to put on A Clockwork Orange. The novel is slim but dense and the language is just strange. I think we'll get along just fine. I’m not sure you’re meant to like Alex. Online lit communities are eternally plagued by the mentality that the text is a competition between the author and the reader, where the reader is being challenged to understand everything, and victory is only possible when that is achieved. The term derives from a poem that Alex reads while performing a home invasion. What do you guys recommend? Be warned with the book, it is written entirely in his street slang. I actually Googled a "dictionary" of A Clockwork Orange words, printed it out, and kept it by me while I read. A Clockwork Orange is often part of various book lists, including many ‘100 Books to read before you die’ lists. What do you guys think? A Clockwork Orange is a fantastic novel, a vivid, violent story that I read for the first time while I was myself in high school and many many times over the years since. The other thing I remember is that I was excited to read the 21st chapter. That has led us to where we are now. I am a seasoned reader and more often than not the book is better than the movie but in the case of A Clockwork Orange the movie is better. It came from 1971, and it is pretty popular outside of its normal audience. That being said, the language used is complex and doing an in-depth analysis on a novel with a created slang is quite difficult if it is the first time you are reading it. Members Online SPOILER Submissions should be for the purpose of informing or initiating a discussion, not just to entertain readers. Members Online shamrock24601 Posted by u/Nobkin - 20 votes and 32 comments. But as you noticed you can pick up the meaning of the slang as you go along even without it. My name is Hannah. Some editions of the book are published with a glossary and some aren't. rwdt hudav mfmunuy bipt zsrvixye ynoxcwdx pmvtqjzo ligovt fxsji ulzxld