Book Review: Brave New World 

By Aldous Huxley 

4 Stars 

Brave New World is a classic dystopian novel that has gripped many readers over the decades. The book covers some hefty topics, such as individuality versus control and authority, freedom and happiness, as well as the dangers of rapidly advancing technology. The book is not told from the perspective of a specific character but rather from the third-person omniscient point of view. Having this perspective furthers the theme of lack of individuality, as there is not a specific character that we are supposed to be rooting for or connecting to.  

There is a great selection of characters in this novel, each from different points of view in their society. This novel is one of my favourite books I have read to date, as there was never a moment in the novel where nothing was happening, which I often find can make a book slightly boring. However, this is seen when looking at the length of the book. It is a fairly short novel compared to some of the other books in its genre, but it is still extremely enjoyable to read. Reading this novel really changed how I think about our modern society, even though the book was released close to 100 years ago. Despite the age of the novel, it is not a difficult read, but at times, it can be scary how accurately certain pieces of information that were in the novel took place after its release. Overall, I would highly recommend that anyone looking for a strong, thought-provoking book. Give this a read. 

Reviewed by Forest 

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