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bookber's review against another edition
4.0
This novel has so many themes that I really enjoyed, especially as a former Sociology student. The society created by Huxley is fully realised with distinct institutions and social rules that I found super interesting and thought-provoking. The idea that from the moment of conception a person could be deliberately nurtured or mistreated to fit into a certain class or career is a very scary concept that has parallels to current social hierarchies, so I liked to see this idea written so literally – almost as a metaphor. I also liked the idea that certain citizens were very aware of their own conditioning, but were either accepting or happy to see their lives so regulated and controlled because it meant they lived a privileged life.
I especially liked the characters who had spent time in the Savage Lands, and I loved seeing how their experiences had shaped their thoughts in very different ways. I really enjoyed a conversation towards the end of the book where the idea of a “perfect society” is explored, and the idea that extreme levels of control and manipulation could be justified ‘for the greater good’.
This is a very enjoyable read and I can see why it has been so influential on the speculative fiction genre. If you enjoy reading about re-imaginings of society then this will probably be a worthwhile read for you.
I especially liked the characters who had spent time in the Savage Lands, and I loved seeing how their experiences had shaped their thoughts in very different ways. I really enjoyed a conversation towards the end of the book where the idea of a “perfect society” is explored, and the idea that extreme levels of control and manipulation could be justified ‘for the greater good’.
This is a very enjoyable read and I can see why it has been so influential on the speculative fiction genre. If you enjoy reading about re-imaginings of society then this will probably be a worthwhile read for you.
knasentjej's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
4.0
Similar to '1984' by George Orwell, but this one is more positive.
hall852's review against another edition
3.0
Having this sparknotes guide to Brave New World really helped my understand the novel better. It gives a break down and summary of the novel chapter by chapter. It also feature helpful tools like all the characters in depth, theme, symbols, explanation of important quotes ect. Since I had to read the novel for my english class, I found this a very helpful tool to have to read along side the actual novel. Definitely suggest using this if you want a greater understanding for Brave New World
_ainsley's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
i read this book in highschool and just wrote a paper on it linking it to marxism and it’s still insane how a few years of maturity changes perspective on books. i love this book.
gogotheque's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
fast-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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide and Sexual harassment
miss_t_99's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
marleensc's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
chrisky's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
A dystopian but different from the typical one that I have read after finishing the book one questions whether the world presented is a dystopian or a good place to live contrary to other dystopian that makes us hate the world described in the text.