Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

Brave New World

Aldous Huxley with Michael York (Narrator)

7 hours, 69 minutes first pub 1932 (editions) user-added

fiction classics science fiction dark reflective slow-paced

Description

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 Huxle...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,236 reviews

Moods

dark 73%
reflective 61%
challenging 38%
sad 19%
tense 19%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 7%
emotional 3%
funny 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 40% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.85

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