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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Written by: Ken Kesey, Robert Faggen - introduction
Narrated by: John C. Reilly
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Publisher's 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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fantastic

Now that I've finished this book I really wish I had read it a long time ago.

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Hats off the Mr. Reilly, total enjoyment.

Amazing! I enjoyed every voice and character of this book. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone.

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A classic for a reason.

A timeless story about systemic oppression and power struggles. Narration by brings this story to life!

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Absolutely amazing narration

the story itself is very unique and gripping, but the narration, with the sound effects, the voices for each character and different situations, makes me forget how long I have been listening!

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Fantastic performance but…

Maybe I’m just not understanding something, but there’s blatant racism and sexism. Strong performance, good overall message, but hard to appreciate.

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A great story, beautifully narrated.

John C. Reilly is underrated. His performance gave me a newfound appreciation for audiobooks. Interesting story as well!

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Absolutely stellar listen

John C Riley gives an amazing performance for the voices of all characters. the story itself is great. if you've watched the movie this was 100x better. worth it.

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John C Reilly was great

Shake and bake AND Wreck it Ralph are amazing story tellers and do amazing characters. This was always my favourite book, and now it’s one of my favourite audio books. Thanks JC!

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great narration and voices

narrator gave different voices for each an picked up the subtlety in the voices

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Unforgettable

Moving, beautiful, amazing performance by John C Reilly. I was blown away. He does all the characters with different voices. Needless to say, he is an extremely talented actor. I enjoyed it as much or actually maybe more than the movie.
Simply outstanding .

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