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480 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060085490
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
In Island, his last novel, Huxley transports us to a Pacific island where, for 120 years, an ideal society has flourished. Inevitably, this island of bliss attracts the envy and enmity of the surrounding world. A conspiracy is underway to take ove...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,745 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
inspiring 34%
adventurous 27%
informative 26%
hopeful 25%
emotional 19%
mysterious 19%
dark 17%
sad 15%
tense 4%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 39% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19%Loveable characters?
Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Drug use, Death
480 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060085490
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In Island, his last novel, Huxley transports us to a Pacific island where, for 120 years, an ideal society has flourished. Inevitably, this island of bliss attracts the envy and enmity of the surrounding world. A conspiracy is underway to take ove...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,745 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
inspiring 34%
adventurous 27%
informative 26%
hopeful 25%
emotional 19%
mysterious 19%
dark 17%
sad 15%
tense 4%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 39% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19%Loveable characters?
Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Drug use, Death