Brave New World

Brave New World is a science fiction written by Aldous Huxley. The book was first published in 1932 and it faced critics for weak plot and characterization. However, now this book is considered as a classic. Huxley technology has the power to save us, but it has the dangers as well. This Utopian future offers soma and other carnal pleasures. Huxley acknowledges the evils of a seemingly satisfied and successful society. The universal happiness can be derived from the loss of home, family, love, freedom and even motherhood as the birth process will be mechanized. Huxley's satire only increases in intensity as the book progresses. The story centers around Bernard Marx, a man who doesn't fit into his strictly controlled and pacified world. He is an Alpha, the highest caste in society but still he is not satisfied. He and Lenina, high status women go for a vacation to a non-chemical city in New Mexico where they meet a young man Savage. He comes back with Marx and then the turning pages tell about his encounter with civilization. He hates this and tries to interrupt the distribution of Soma, a drug. Marx and Savage fight with the corrosive forces of civilization. The original ideas and ways are fresh today also. This is a compelling story with interesting plot and characters. Huxley's satire on the future of humanity and mankind is really appreciating. I just loved the book. Read it, this is a book for all age groups, and for all kinds of minds.

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