354 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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In Island, his last novel, Huxley transports us to a Pacific island where, for 120 years, an ideal society has flourished. Inevitably, this island of bliss attracts the envy and enmity of the surrounding world. A conspiracy is underway to take ove...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,094 reviews
Moods
challenging 53%
inspiring 36%
adventurous 27%
informative 27%
hopeful 21%
emotional 14%
mysterious 14%
dark 12%
sad 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 30% | Character: 30% | N/A: 21% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Drug use
354 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In Island, his last novel, Huxley transports us to a Pacific island where, for 120 years, an ideal society has flourished. Inevitably, this island of bliss attracts the envy and enmity of the surrounding world. A conspiracy is underway to take ove...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,094 reviews
Moods
challenging 53%
inspiring 36%
adventurous 27%
informative 27%
hopeful 21%
emotional 14%
mysterious 14%
dark 12%
sad 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 30% | Character: 30% | N/A: 21% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Drug use