![]() Overall, it was a learning experience with a good theme, although it was a slightly difficult read. Smaller kids shouldn’t be reading this though. There was lots of sexual exaggeration, but it made the message more powerful. The book itself was quite difficult to follow, and though it was tough to get through, it was satisfyingly worth it in the end. ![]() In brave new world, almost everyone sees everything as perfect, due to chemical happiness, which leads to almost nobody having a personality, or their own opinion. We see dystopia as something obviously bad, like the Hunger Games, when something that seems so perfect is as dangerous, if not more. These themes Huxley based the book around could not be more important. But after reading Neil Postman’s Amusing Ourselves to Death, I decided it was time to pick-up Aldous Huxley’s classic, almost 30 years after my high school graduation. It advises readers about the dangers of a utopian society, that finds our happiness over our freedoms, and why humanism is important. Book Review: Brave New World Revisited 1 Reply For most people, Brave New World is required reading while in high school. It’s unique because of how it revolves around themes not seen in other fictions. But as a society, can we prevent succumbing to the lure of pleasure and pursue meaning even when it’s uncomfortable? A few isolated individuals might, but will we lose the pursuit of meaning as life gets easier and easier? Have we already lost it, in fact? I think there’s still room for reflection and course correction.The book has a strong dystopian message not touched on enough by other authors. In fact, they both are essential for happiness. it kinda makes me fear for the future Read full review Other. didnt really love or hate any of the characters. Which world would I want to live in? I believe the good news is that meaning and pleasure are not exclusive. Review: Brave New World User Review - Laura - Goodreads it was interesting. Individual freedom in this uncivilised world is not thwarted in favour of order, pleasure, and comfort. Contrary to his “Brave New World”, this uncivilised world has pain, illness, and disease. Aldous Huxley Brave New World By Aldous Huxley Science Fiction Dystopian Format reviewed: Review date: Language: English Age Range: N/A Review by Ant Brave new world was written over 80 years ago back in 1932 and describes London in the year 2540 - or 632 AF as the year is described in the book. Huxley also describes a “savage” and “uncivilised” world. Sugar, alcohol, and even facebook could be thought of as the present day somas (the ‘pills’ you take to avoid discomfort). We do largely prioritise happiness as society’s main goal today. ![]() It is startling to think how close we are to Huxley’s imagination today in 2021. And what do we lose without sadness, grief and discomfort? Huxley thinks we lose meaning and truth.īrave New World was written in 1931, in the times of Hitler and Stalin. The question is: is this a utopia? Do we want to live in a world which guarantees perfect happiness (= perfect pleasure). Order is maintained at all times and there is never any unrest. When everyone is happy all the time, there is nothing more that anyone wants. ![]() In it, Huxley paints the picture of a world in which comfort and happiness are guaranteed. I recently finished listening to the Brave New World.
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