After Many a Summer Dies the Swan by Aldous Huxley

After Many a Summer Dies the Swan

Aldous Huxley

fiction classics philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced

368 pages | first published 1939

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A Hollywood millionaire with a terror of death, whose personal physician happens to be working on a theory of longevity-these are the elements of Aldous Huxley's caustic and entertaining satire on man's desire to live indefinitely. With his custom...
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Summary of 87 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 50%
funny 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.54

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