One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

[Sacred Jellybean]

Just finished this book, which is just as brilliant as the movie. As with the movie, the ending gave me goosebumps. It's a pretty faithful adaptation, the key difference that it's told from the point of view of Chief Bromden. It's also a bit more surreal and symbolic, which made it interesting to read and try to parse out what's real, what's a metaphor, etc. Challenging in that regard, but written in a very straightforward, accessible way, without flowery or pretentious language.

Now I have to watch the movie again, naturally. Louise Fletcher PERFECTLY captures Nurse Ratchet, with her condescension, passive-aggression, and fake-smiling. That oscar was well-deserved. And of course, if you've seen the movie, it's impossible to read the book without picturing Jack Nicholson in all his mischievous, wise-ass glory. So much perfect casting and performances.