One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
by Ken Kesey
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey holds a highly rated rating of 4.18 out of 5, based on 491.6K reader ratings. First published in 1962. The book spans 325 pages.
About One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Tyrannical Nurse Ratched rules her ward in an Oregon State mental hospital with a strict and unbending routine, unopposed by her patients, who remain cowed by mind-numbing medication and the threat of electric shock therapy. But her regime is disrupted by the arrival of McMurphy – the swaggering, fun-loving trickster with a devilish grin who resolves to oppose her rules on behalf of his fellow inmates. His struggle is seen through the eyes of Chief Bromden, a seemingly mute half-Indian patient who understands McMurphy's heroic attempt to do battle with the powers that keep them imprisoned. Ken Kesey's extraordinary first novel is an exuberant, ribald and devastatingly honest portrayal of the boundaries between sanity and madness.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Ken Kesey |
| Published | 1962 |
| Pages | 325 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Psychology, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.18 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 491,642 |
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What genre is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Psychology, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest worth reading?
Based on 491.6K reader ratings, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest has an average score of 4.18 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest has 325 pages.
Who wrote One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was written by Ken Kesey. It was first published in 1962.
What is the ISBN for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?
The ISBN-13 for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is 9780451163970.0.
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