This book would definitely not be written today. It's not politically correct at all. It is about an overpopulated world. Tristram's wife Beatrice-Joanna is having an affair with his brother Derek. Homosexuality is encouraged in this world and Derek lies about his orientation to get ahead. The worst always seems to happen to Tristram and soon enough he is tricked into signing himself to the army. The book also explores cannibalism. Yes, it touches sensitive topics but I felt more comfortable with reading this than
A Clockwork Orange. Burgess was not afraid to push the envelope.
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