Huxley's Brave New World, hardly needs a rave review as it has already received many and further has been recognized as a literary and cultural icon of the 20th century. In addition to it's being recognized on many lists as one of the top influential novels of it time, it also has the distinction of being one of the more challenged books by those who believe that banning challenging works is a positive behavior.

Huxley comes from a distinguished family that is no stranger to controversy.  The book itself clearly takes on controversial issues such as religion, sexuality and projects through the vehicle of science fiction and futurism a world that could be the logical result of trends that Huxley observed in his day and age.  Ironically, those who react so strongly to those elements that Huxley portrays probably miss that rather than being a proponent, as they appear to presume, Huxley may in fact be sounding the alarm and attempting to illustrate the need for change.

For having been written in the early 1930's, Huxley's work remains remarkably contemporay and readible today.  Issues such as technology and hedonism have hardly diminished in terms of their impact in western society.

Having read this book in the Kindle format, I would be remiss to mention that the book reads well in this medium and that any well read person would do well to add this to their library not only for the skillful manner in which Huxley brings tough issues to the fore, but also to grasp the manner in which this book has indeed shaped many of the moral and ethical discussions of today with issues such as stem cell development, abortion and cyber development.

I read this book because I felt by not reading it to this point, I was neglecting an important work that I've heard referred to in many different contexts.  Having read it, I can confirm its value and power and recommend it as needful reading whether the reader is completely in agreement with the underlying message the book conveys or not.

5 stars for content and the Kindle medium.

Bart Breen
Huxley's Brave New World, hardly needs a rave review as it has already received many and further has been recognized as a literary and cultural icon of the 20th century. In addition to it's being recognized on many lists as one of the top influential novels of it time, it also has the distinction of being one of the more challenged books by those who believe that banning challenging works is a positive behavior. Huxley comes from a distinguished family that is no stranger to controversy. The book itself clearly takes on controversial issues such as religion, sexuality and projects through the vehicle of science fiction and futurism a world that could be the logical result of trends that Huxley observed in his day and age. Ironically, those who react so strongly to those elements that Huxley portrays probably miss that rather than being a proponent, as they appear to presume, Huxley may in fact be sounding the alarm and attempting to illustrate the need for change. For having been written in the early 1930's, Huxley's work remains remarkably contemporay and readible today. Issues such as technology and hedonism have hardly diminished in terms of their impact in western society. Having read this book in the Kindle format, I would be remiss to mention that the book reads well in this medium and that any well read person would do well to add this to their library not only for the skillful manner in which Huxley brings tough issues to the fore, but also to grasp the manner in which this book has indeed shaped many of the moral and ethical discussions of today with issues such as stem cell development, abortion and cyber development. I read this book because I felt by not reading it to this point, I was neglecting an important work that I've heard referred to in many different contexts. Having read it, I can confirm its value and power and recommend it as needful reading whether the reader is completely in agreement with the underlying message the book conveys or not. 5 stars for content and the Kindle medium. Bart Breen