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Aldous Huxley: Brave New World (AudiobookFormat, Michael York) 4 stars

Originally published in 1932, this outstanding work of literature is more crucial and relevant today …

Why is this so well regarded?

2 stars

I did not like this book. It is, from my understanding of it, one of the most self-important and ideologically confused books I've ever encountered. It's funny at times, maybe thought-provoking, but ultimately doomsaying. Certainly, aspects of this book mimic aspects of our world (especially the near-worship of capitalism and the men who make it work (Ford bless us)), but overall much of it just feels silly. Maybe I'm not smart enough; or maybe I'm just too young and liberal. Here's hoping 1984 is better.