Brave New World
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Brave New World

by Aldous Huxley

1932•Science fiction•241 pages

Taste attributes: science fictionpoliticaldramaslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginaryintricatelinearemotive & stirringsocial commentaryfish out of water/culture clash

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Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, fresh science-fiction novel, heavy rather than light. Best if you like surprises over comfort.

Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

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4.0 / 5

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About This Book

Originally published in 1932, this outstanding work of literature is more crucial and relevant today than ever before. Cloning, feel-good drugs, antiaging programs, and total social control through politics, programming, and media -- has Aldous Huxley accurately predicted our future?

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

Science fictionPoliticalDramaSocial commentaryFish out of water/culture clash

Subjects

UtopiasBrainwashingMoral and ethical aspects of ScienceScience and stateSocial problemsCulturePropagandaGenetic engineering

Details

Author
Aldous Huxley
Published
1932
Pages
241
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