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288
Novel • Fiction
Futuristic World State • 26th Century
1932
Adult
18+ years
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.
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Gritty
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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.
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.
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288
Novel • Fiction
Futuristic World State • 26th Century
1932
Adult
18+ years
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