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Written in 1932, perhaps Huxley was looking at the extremes of communism and Naziism which attempted to shape society into a utopian country filled with happy workers that were completely loyal and obedient. Huxley saw that despite the technological advances and relative peace these places offered, there was something insidious in any design which sought to so rigidly constrict its people. Like George Orwell in his book 1984, Huxley sought to educate the world through entertainment, and humanize
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I am re-"reading" this book on audio this time around, realizing that I have forgot all but the bare bones of the story since I first read it almost 30 years ago. Eek!
Too bad I can't rate the two versions separately. Really enjoying Michael York as reader. ...more
Too bad I can't rate the two versions separately. Really enjoying Michael York as reader. ...more
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