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354 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
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 1,725 reviews
Moods
challenging 52%
inspiring 35%
informative 28%
adventurous 27%
hopeful 24%
emotional 19%
dark 18%
mysterious 18%
sad 15%
tense 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 41% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 37% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Drug use
354 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
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 1,725 reviews
Moods
challenging 52%
inspiring 35%
informative 28%
adventurous 27%
hopeful 24%
emotional 19%
dark 18%
mysterious 18%
sad 15%
tense 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 41% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 37% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Drug use