Just finished reading this book, abit slow at the start, because I am not crazy (my definition of crazy is to be committed to the asylum) but from the time McMurphy enters, it became a rather frantic read of how this swashbuckling hero met his doom at the hands of the Combine. The reader naturally ends up rooting for him, fighting against the evil oppressors , and so it is ultimately sad when he realizes his mis-step in committing himself, and then embracing his tragic end by stepping up for George. It is some sort of sacrifice, for in doing so he managed to free most of the ward, from themselves at least. I really wish i can watch the movie, someday.
After the adrenaline subsided, however, i was left wondering if i had indeed learnt anything significant. Did i understand why Chief Bromden was crazy? Given how shrewd McMurphy is, how could he not have forseen that there is no time frame for commitment to end?
Anyhow, i also wonder about the benefits of reading such books vs the benefits of reading autobiographies of politicians. I guess each has their own benefits, i just dont know which has more practical benefits =/
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