A Clockwork Orange
Anthony Burgess
A Clockwork Orange
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Anthony Burgess
The text is written at a 10th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.
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About This Book
In a dystopian future, a rebellious teenager named Alex struggles with violence and authority as he faces a controversial form of rehabilitation. His journey challenges ideas about free will, control, and morality in a world turned upside down.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 10 book with very intense content intensity. Content themes include graphic violence, physical danger, substance use. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 5 — Very IntenseGraphic or sustained depictions of trauma, violence, or mature content.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780393341768
- Pages
- 240
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Published
- May 21, 2019
- Type
- Fiction