I know this book is very highly ranked in Modern Library's list, and I can see its goodness and value, but I don't love it. It could be just because I am not a fan of this type of "future" book that depicts utopian societies (or the opposite of utopia, as the case may be). Brave New World takes place in the year 2540 and tells the story of a "savage" who is found and brought into civilization. Of course the savage is actually the more civilized and helps teach at least one of the modern characters what they are missing in their new society. The title comes from Shakespeare and is ironic in nature. It is a quick read and is interesting, so it is worth the time, although not my favorite.
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