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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

By: Ken Kesey, Robert Faggen - introduction
Narrated by: John C. Reilly
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Summary

A 50th-anniversary edition of Ken Kesey's searing American classic.

Boisterous, ribald, and ultimately shattering, Ken Kesey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest has left an indelible mark on the literature of our time. Turning conventional notions of sanity and insanity on their heads, the novel tells the unforgettable story of a mental ward and its inhabitants, especially tyrannical Big Nurse Ratched and Randle Patrick McMurphy, the brawling, fun-loving new inmate who resolves to oppose her. We see the story through the eyes of Chief Bromden, the seemingly mute half-Indian patient who witnesses and understands McMurphy's heroic attempt to do battle with the powers that keep them all imprisoned.

Hailed upon its publication as a "glittering parable of good and evil" (The New York Times Book Review) and a "roar of protest against middlebrow society's Rules and the invisible Rulers who enforce them" (Time), Kesey's powerful book went on to sell millions of copies and remains as bracing and insightful today as when it was first released. This new deluxe audio edition commemorates the 50th anniversary of the original publication of the novel on February 1, 1962, and will be a must have for any literature lover.

©1990 Ken Kesey (P)2012 Penguin Audiobooks
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Great story, brilliant narration

This is a book that's been on my 'to read' list for many years, but I never seemed to get round to buying it. I tried the sample audio, and if I'm honest I wasn't sure if I would enjoy it as the adventures sounded quite brash. It was quite the opposite. the narration is brilliant, and each character really came to life with different accents and speech patterns. Rather than ploughing through the book I found I thoroughly enjoyed it and listened to it over just 2 days.

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wow

gripping from the get go. I loved this book and would highly recommend it. if you liked the movie, you'll love this book

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ACCURATE DOWN TO EACH LINE

Amazing narration that keeps you intrigued. Love how this book addresses our corrupt ‘democratic’ society

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Absolute Clasic

Wow loved every moment, a friend suggested I listen to it and I'm about to thank him :) the narrator was outstanding, thank you John C Reilly you brought the book to life !!!

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Outstanding

An exceptionally good novel, Reilly reads it beautifully. Do yourself a favour and get it

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Great

Brilliant book
excellent narration
Ignore the review that moans about music, it forms minimal, unobtrusive transitions between sections

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Emersive

This is an amazing book and was narrated to perfection, I felt I was in the ward, watching, waiting.
Simply amazing 👏.

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Weird but so good!

The story is truly uniquely written and surprisingly good! The author has a way of painting such a clear picture that it’s easy to follow and just get completely lost in the story!
A must!!

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Excellent story

Excellent story, a must read book that I have final ticked off my list. Away to watch the movie now…..

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Nothing like a blast from my past

I loved the narration, i found it easy to get lost in the book.
A believable production of a classic book, thank you

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