At 10/17/09 11:13 AM, WritersBlock wrote:
At 10/17/09 10:45 AM, TheSilverGuitar wrote:
I've only read two Burgess books, A Clockwork Orange and Devil of a State, and I preferred the former much more, although the latter is pretty great. He's an amazing writer, regardless.
Also, my favourite topic when discussing the book: did you read the 21 chapter or 20 chapter version?
I read the 21 chapter version. It really rounded the book off for me, personally.
I was actually rather sad when I found out there was another chapter left out of the film adaptation. I had loved the film for a year or so before I decided to read the book, and every time I watched it afterwards it always felt unfinished.
Its a real toss-up for me trying to decide which version is better, I really admire what Kubrick did for the story, not a lot of directors would be able to accomplish what he did. Some parts of the story had to be toned down for the film, obviously (scenes involving drugging and raping 10 year old girls aren't really going to make a good reputation for a film) It also saddens me that Kubrick had to pull the film from the public for 20 or so years because people were blaming him for copycat killings and whatnot. Perhaps people just weren't ready to appreciate it.