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Re:'I should not have written 'A Clockwork Orange'' by charles_f on Thursday February 01, 2024 @10:47AM (#39217167)
Trimming the book is one thing, and I agree with you 100% on both examples. Removing the conclusion in a way that completely alters the message is another.
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Re:'I should not have written 'A Clockwork Orange'' by stonogo on Thursday February 01, 2024 @01:18PM (#39219241)
This happened with the Heinlein book "Podkayne of Mars" -- the original ending had one character dying and another character changing course because of it. The editor thought it too heavy for a kids' book and directed a rewrite where everyone lived.

Years later a new print included both endings and staged an essay contest to decide which is the "right" ending.

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