Renaissance Readers: "One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest" by Ken Kesey

Renaissance Readers meet at 10:00 am on the second Tuesday of each month.

This month's book selection is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey.

In this classic novel, Ken Kesey introduces Randle Patrick McMurphy—a brash, rebellious, and charismatic figure who shakes up life inside a mental hospital. McMurphy quickly challenges the oppressive rule of Nurse Ratched, rallying fellow patients with his defiant spirit, humor, and zest for life. He brings gambling, smuggled contraband, and a sense of freedom to the ward, turning passive inmates into active participants in their own lives.

But what begins as playful resistance escalates into a fierce battle of wills. Nurse Ratched, armed with institutional power, and McMurphy, driven by sheer determination, clash in a struggle that exposes the brutal cost of conformity and control. The novel builds to a shocking climax, revealing the devastating consequences of challenging authority—and the enduring power of the human spirit.

Any interested reader is invited to join the discussion!