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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
I wish more people read this book, and not just Orwell's 1984.
This was an amazing, eye-opening read. It definitely isn't a book you read to have a fun, lighthearted time. It really makes you think about a world that Huxley had already imagined in 1932 and that's very close to what we are living now and to what our future might end up looking like. It's dark, scary and unsettling and it's something we all need more of. I was already a hater of radio and TV, but after reading this, I can't stand to have them around me even more than before. Read this. For real.
The book has definitely sparked my interest for other works of Huxley, too. I feel the need to read some of his more philosophical pieces, now, and his books about drugs and hallucinations.
This could definitely be a life-changing book for someone who has never looked at the world in a certain way. Personally, I was already one to have the same view on things as Huxley, so reading this was like finding someone who understands me pretty well.
This was an amazing, eye-opening read. It definitely isn't a book you read to have a fun, lighthearted time. It really makes you think about a world that Huxley had already imagined in 1932 and that's very close to what we are living now and to what our future might end up looking like. It's dark, scary and unsettling and it's something we all need more of. I was already a hater of radio and TV, but after reading this, I can't stand to have them around me even more than before. Read this. For real.
The book has definitely sparked my interest for other works of Huxley, too. I feel the need to read some of his more philosophical pieces, now, and his books about drugs and hallucinations.
This could definitely be a life-changing book for someone who has never looked at the world in a certain way. Personally, I was already one to have the same view on things as Huxley, so reading this was like finding someone who understands me pretty well.
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I struggled with whether I wanted to give this book 4 stars or 5 stars for a solid couple of hours. I think if I were to rate Brave New World on its own, I would probably go with 4 stars. The story is incredibly ambitious and has a lot going for it, but I really think the early chapters drag. I find Bernard to be an almost intolerable character to spend time with, and its not until John is introduced that I really become invested in the world and the story. John is, quite clearly, a twisted sort of stand-in for the reader, and it is through his perspective that I think the themes Huxley is exploring really pop off the page.
What really pushed me to give 5 stars here is the second half of this book, Brave New World Revisited. I can not stress enough how interesting and delightful it was to explore the mind of Huxley and his musings on the current state of the world in the '50s in regards to the totalitarian "utopia" he dreamed up back when Brave New World was originally published. If you have ever read Brave New World or if you ever plan on reading it I cannot stress enough how important I think it is to give Revisited a read through also, as it both enriches the experience of Brave New World as well as providing an incredibly engaging exploration of society and the problems we face.
What really pushed me to give 5 stars here is the second half of this book, Brave New World Revisited. I can not stress enough how interesting and delightful it was to explore the mind of Huxley and his musings on the current state of the world in the '50s in regards to the totalitarian "utopia" he dreamed up back when Brave New World was originally published. If you have ever read Brave New World or if you ever plan on reading it I cannot stress enough how important I think it is to give Revisited a read through also, as it both enriches the experience of Brave New World as well as providing an incredibly engaging exploration of society and the problems we face.
I don’t think Mr. Huxley had many friends.
(And it took me 3yrs to make it through Brave New World Revisited
(And it took me 3yrs to make it through Brave New World Revisited
For Brave New World: My only complaint is that I wish less focus had been placed on John later in the book, though I didn't mind the ending. Overall, it was detailed and insightful.
For Brave New World Revisited: My only complaint is that I wish more focus had been placed on Brave New World. Overall, it, too, was detailed and insightful.
For Brave New World Revisited: My only complaint is that I wish more focus had been placed on Brave New World. Overall, it, too, was detailed and insightful.
Obviously Brave New World is a classic of dystopian literature and is worthy in its own right, but the true value of this edition lies within the Brave New World Revisited section as well as the introduction by Christopher Hitchens. Hitchens is worthy of this introduction and should not be dismissed...however, Huxley's own words in the prescient essays of "Revisited" are remarkable in their fortune-telling even from nearly 50 years ago. His take on the over-population of the earth is exceptional, particularly as we rocket past 7 billion in this century and continue to climb. Even if you've read this before, I recommend you visit it again.
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Considering this is one of the first utopian/dystopian novels, considered a classic it should be read. Intelligently written. I did feel that some points were pushed too much like soma consumption, everyone belonging to everyone else, and consumption - I got it the first 10 times I read it! I'm not sure this is what the future holds, but Huxley did have a good projection on human behavior. I did feel the Revisited pushed too hard in Huxley trying to prove BNW would be our future over Orwell's 1984. Why does either have to be our future?
My response was "Oh my God! This is about Google!"