One flew over the cuckoo’s nest

I’ve just finished reading my book, and I liked it a lot. Though I probably won’t be reading anything by Ken Kesey. I’ll explain why a bit later.
I actually decided to read it in the first place, because I heard its name so many times but never knew what it was all about. And now I’m glad I satisfied my curiosity. I’ll share my general impressions trying not to spoil anything.

So, as I’ve mentioned before I’d never read anything by Ken Kesey before this one. And even though I liked this book, I’m afraid I’ll not be reading anything by him any time soon simply due to the language. At first I thought, I had problems reading the “Cockoo” because of the setting, the narrator, however, it’s probably not the only reason. As I found out, Ken Kesey wrote most of his works under influence of some hard stuff, so it’s no wonder I had to reread some parts several times. Again, it might controversial that I liked the book, but won’t read anything by this author. Still, I liked the idea, the characters, the plot, but definitly not the way Kesey transmitted all this to the reader. Maybe I’m just not yet ready for such language.

Speaking about the plot, the setting, and the characters, basically these were the main things that made me even more intriguied, except for the book’s name, when I read the synopsis. I’d never come across any book story set in an asilym, and was very eager to find out the meaning of the title, because I knew it was something buried deep down in the story.
Most of the action takes place in a mental ward, and for me it’s not the way author describes the place itself, that gives such a vivid image of the place, but the patiens and the workers. They all are individuals, even though the system tries to “standardize” them, and this is what makes the story so real, I’d say.

For me personal drama of McMurphy turned ot to be a huge motivation. To be that someone who so generously shares inspiration with others for their endless personal growth. Mack is a most strong character, which he shows over and over again throughout the story. Perhaps, he’s not an angel, but he is the one ready to literally sacrafice himself for the sake of other’s freedom.

I mostly laughed while reading, but the ending was very intense. I did feel justice was served to the nurse, even if she was just a “high-ranking official”.

In general, if you are looking to read something extraordinary, feel the whole spectrum of emotions — then this book is just for you.