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254 pages • first pub 1923 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 645
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 January 1955
Description
Portraying the revolving clash between class ideals, Antic Hay is a stunning cultural critique on life in London circa 1923. With a sharp comedic edge, author Aldous Huxley delivers a novel of ideas aimed at characterising the unsettling times fol...
Community Reviews Summary of 138 reviews
Moods
funny 54%
reflective 36%
dark 27%
lighthearted 18%
emotional 9%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | Plot: 9% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Animal crueltyModerate
InfidelityMinor
Alcoholism, War, Violence254 pages • first pub 1923 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 645
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 January 1955
Description
Portraying the revolving clash between class ideals, Antic Hay is a stunning cultural critique on life in London circa 1923. With a sharp comedic edge, author Aldous Huxley delivers a novel of ideas aimed at characterising the unsettling times fol...
Community Reviews Summary of 138 reviews
Moods
funny 54%
reflective 36%
dark 27%
lighthearted 18%
emotional 9%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | Plot: 9% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Animal crueltyModerate
InfidelityMinor
Alcoholism, War, Violence