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368 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
A Hollywood millionaire with a terror of death, whose personal physician happens to be working on a theory of longevity-these are the elements of Aldous Huxley's caustic and entertaining satire on man's desire to live indefinitely. With his custom...
Community Reviews Summary of 155 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
funny 50%
reflective 50%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
informative 12%
Pace
medium 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Rape, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse
368 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A Hollywood millionaire with a terror of death, whose personal physician happens to be working on a theory of longevity-these are the elements of Aldous Huxley's caustic and entertaining satire on man's desire to live indefinitely. With his custom...
Community Reviews Summary of 155 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
funny 50%
reflective 50%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
informative 12%
Pace
medium 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Rape, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse