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A review by cognative
Erewhon by Samuel Butler
3.0
My favorite section from the book was:
I absolutely loved this book when it was in fiirst person as you read from the journal, however much of this was written a general discussion of theories of the fictiotious Erewhon. The story telling reminding me of Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth, the "translations" tended to loose me as my focus wandered.
However, Butler brings up some interesting concepts of a Utopian society. What if your well being was based exclusively on your appearance? It was a crime to embezzle or steal, however a common cold could land you in prison. A child will be killed if unable to be a commercial value to their parents in a early age.
Over all, an enjoyable book, just wish there would have been story and less "translations".
“Why,” asked one Professor, “should a man want to be better than his neighbours? Let him be thankful if he is no worse.”
I ventured feebly to say that I did not see how progress could be made in any art or science, or indeed in anything at all, without more or less self-seeking, and hence unamiability.
“Of course it cannot,” said the Professor, “and therefore we object to progress.”
I absolutely loved this book when it was in fiirst person as you read from the journal, however much of this was written a general discussion of theories of the fictiotious Erewhon. The story telling reminding me of Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth, the "translations" tended to loose me as my focus wandered.
However, Butler brings up some interesting concepts of a Utopian society. What if your well being was based exclusively on your appearance? It was a crime to embezzle or steal, however a common cold could land you in prison. A child will be killed if unable to be a commercial value to their parents in a early age.
Over all, an enjoyable book, just wish there would have been story and less "translations".