Antic Hay by Aldous Huxley

Antic Hay

Aldous Huxley

256 pages • first pub 1923 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective medium-paced
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When inspiration leads Theodore Gumbril to design a type of pneumatic trouser to ease the discomfort of sedentary life, he decides the time has come to give up teaching and seek his fortune in the metropolis. He soon finds himself caught up in the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 138 reviews

Moods

challenging 63%
funny 54%
reflective 36%
dark 27%
lighthearted 18%
emotional 9%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 16%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 9% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.27

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