Who would have known that After Many a Summer would bring a greater impact than Brave New World? Well, at least for me. It is a shame that Brave New World overshadowed it.
Well, I can relate to the search for eternal life that is at the crux of this book. I am searching for eternal life with a guarantee of eternal youth included. Sigh, as I age I grudgingly cede that there might be worse options than death. I love Mr. Huxley's voice of irony and the eclectic chorus of characters in this tome. I found myself chuckling darkly at the ending. This is only my second Huxley book. I shall certainly read more.
One of my favorite books pretty much ever, it is also one of Huxley's most overlooked. While it is rather wordy and pretentious, I think that was kinda the point.
Such trash! At the same time, so intellectual, so mocking, so grim.I grew up on Huxley. Wonder how much of my world view came directly from him.
Huxley's first California-based novel captures the millionaire/floozy/intellectual triad perfectly. This is a very funny novel with many asides that are often more amusing that the main story. Huxley is a master of irony and witty dialogue. Wonderful novel.
There were a lot of really great ideas in this novel, but I can't say that it was an enjoyable read necessarily. It felt in a lot of ways like rough draft. There were several plot elements that were introduced but never fleshed out, and others that were fleshed out in a less-than-satisfying manner. I'm glad that I read it, however, and I have a better understanding of Huxley as a writer now.
I can't bring myself to pick this up again.Maybe it's becuase there is so much craziness in real-life right now so I don't need someone preaching at me but I think I'll set it asside for now.
Wonderful spoof on youth-obsessed culture, not in the least hampered (and probably aided) by a fairly far-fetched scientific plot device. Let's just say I've never looked at carp the same way since.
Great title, shame about the novel. One of Huxley's later novels, and really shows his interest in mysticism. Mr Propter is a barely-concealed mouthpiece for Huxley's own ideas on the Purpose of Man, and his enormous monologues were rather trying.
One of my favorite books, very disturbing take on American manias and Hollywood. Haven't read it in awhile but recommend it to anyone interested in the roots of literary science fiction or dark satire.