One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey

First things first, let me begin by saying that I really loved this novel. It was hard to put down because things just kept happening that made me want to keep reading it. Randle Patrick McMurphy was a perfect character in this book, and his struggle against Nurse Ratched kept me laughing and rooting for all the boys until the very end.
McMurphy really reminded me of a Newfie, mostly because he was nice, loud, and he loved to be the center of attention. He loved gambling, booze, and women. I think he was the perfect character to take on Nurse Ratched because of how opposite they were. She was very cold and mean, and at times it seemed like she just did things to put down the boys in the hospital. The boys looked at McMurphy as if he were a saviour to them, kind of a Christ-like figure, and he was almost like a father to them. He taught them how to laugh again, he tried his best to keep their spirits up, and he reminded them of the people they used to be before they were lost in the asylum. My favorite part of the book was either the fishing trip, or the party on the ward. I liked the fishing trip because it lets the reader see how all the boys are transforming, and how they got their confidence back. Even the doctor seems to be in better spirits when he catches his monster of a fish. And most of all, Chief, who had completely lost who he was, was reminded of his old self while out at sea. It reminded him of the times he used to go fishing with his dad, and he even laughs while on the boat. It was just really great to see that the boys were happy and carefree for once, not like they are while being belittled by the Big Nurse.
Secondly, I liked the party on the ward because it shows the wild sides of the boys. Chief picks up McMurphy and one of the prostitutes and runs down the hall with them in his arms, which is completely out of character for him. It really showed how happy he was to be letting loose for once, and not worrying about the things he usually has on his mind. The fog literally and figuratively had been lifted from him. It was amazing to finally see that side of them all.