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Aldous Huxley

Brave New World

Aldous HuxleyFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1932

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Aldous Huxley

Brave New World

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1932
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Futuristic World State • 26th Century

Publication Year

1932

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, a dystopian future society prioritizes stability and uniformity, achieved through the factory production of humans, who are conditioned into predetermined castes. The story follows Lenina Crowne and Bernard Marx, who visit the Savage Reservation, discovering John, born naturally to a woman from the World State. This encounter challenges the characters' views on civilization, freedom, and happiness, culminating in a profound confrontation with World Controller Mustapha Mond. Themes in this book include loss, substance use, and discussions of mental distress and self-harm.

Mysterious

Unnerving

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,915,433 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Aldous Huxley's Brave New World is lauded for its visionary depiction of a dystopian future, exploring themes of technology, control, and societal engineering. Reviewers praise its thought-provoking concepts and chilling relevance. However, some criticize its character development and prose style as secondary to its ideas, sometimes detracting from narrative engagement.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Brave New World?

Readers who enjoy dystopian narratives with philosophical undertones will appreciate Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. Fans of George Orwell's 1984 and Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 will find its exploration of a controlled, pleasure-driven society both thought-provoking and engaging. Ideal for those keen on critical reflections on technology, control, and human nature.

4.2

1,915,433 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Futuristic World State • 26th Century

Publication Year

1932

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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