Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Set in a dystopian future, the novel explores a society where human beings are genetically bred and pharmaceutically conditioned to serve in a ruling order. The society is divided into five castes, each with its specific roles. The narrative follows a savage who rejects the norms of this new world order and struggles to navigate the clash between the values of his upbringing and the reality of this technologically advanced, emotionless society. His resistance prompts a deep examination of the nature of freedom, individuality, and happiness.
The 44th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 3372
Since this book was first published in 1932, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 3372.0.
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