One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Interesting Facts

• The book was inspired by the author's experience working as an orderly in a psychiatric hospital, where he observed the patients and their treatment.
• The main character, Randle Patrick McMurphy, became a symbol of the fight against the system and authoritarianism, making him an iconic figure in literature.
• The story is narrated by a patient named Chief Bromden, who pretends to be deaf to avoid the staff's attention.
• The book raises important themes about freedom, individuality, and power, exploring how society suppresses and controls people.
• The work became the basis for a film of the same name, which won five Oscars, including the award for Best Picture.