Background
Ken Kesey’s classic book published in 1962, adapted first for the stage in 1963, and then for the silver screen in 1975.
The story takes place in an insane asylum which is run by an iron fisted nurse who is not to be crossed.
My Thoughts
I haven’t seen the movie nor have I seen the play. (I was surprised there was a play and that the first revisions had such big names as Kirk Douglas and Gene Wilder. Later on it had revivals with Danny DeVito and Gary Sinise. All of which I had no idea did stage acting. Shows how much I know.
I really didn’t know anything about the book other than having heard the name Nurse Ratchet and knowing a young Jack Nicholson was on the cover.
I felt it did a good job of depicting the possible horrors of the mentally ill in post WWII America. The tragic story is both inspiring and deflating. I was engaged through the entirety of the read.
Recommendation
Great book and a classic. A must read for those ready for a good story which might not end how you’d hope.