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This was not a book I liked very much. The limited view of his world with his very simplistic criticism of consumerism made the book a very dull, vague read while I kept wondering if anyone really cooked and what would people watch on TV and if everyone was so severely conditioned, who was really controlling this world?
However, the first part was interesting and I wish Huxley had spent more time with that world rather than Savage. The Shakespearean argument was interesting though.
However, the first part was interesting and I wish Huxley had spent more time with that world rather than Savage. The Shakespearean argument was interesting though.
Brave new world is tells the story of a world where science rules the day and there is no room for religion. There is erotic play, monogamy is not allowed. Humans are made in labs and their beliefs are piped into their minds while they sleep.
On the other hand you have the savages. People that still age, and believe in god. They live their lives at the extreme opposite of the civilized people. They have no electricity, no tv, and they are *gasp* born. They have real mothers and fathers.
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On the other hand you have the savages. People that still age, and believe in god. They live their lives at the extreme opposite of the civilized people. They have no electricity, no tv, and they are *gasp* born. They have real mothers and fathers.
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Never been a science fiction fan...but expected this to be different since it is so recommended. Well, I'm still not a fan. An "anti-Utopian" world as Huxley apparently referred to his concept, ok...but, to me, all the characters were one-dimensional with the exception of Linda and the "Savage"...and even those characters disappoint. As for all the symbolism...its laid on SOoooo thick and usually not even in a humorous way. Although, substituting "Ford" for "Lord" throughout was a nice touch. I
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Nov 15, 2012
Chrystal
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Plethora
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Aug 16, 2014
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