Brave New World
Category: Sci-Fi
Narrator: Unknown
Tags: Sci-Fi
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley is a classic science fiction work that continues to be a significant warning to our society today. Tony Britton, the reader, does an excellent job of portraying clinical detachment as the true nature of the human incubators is revealed. The tone lightens during the vacation to the wilderness and the contrast is even more striking. Each character is given a separate personality by Brittons voices. As the story moves from clinical detachment to the human interest of Bernard, the nonconformist, and John, the Savage, listeners are drawn more deeply into the plot. Finally, the reasoned tones of the Controller explain away all of Johns arguments against the civilization, leading to Johns death as he cannot reconcile his beliefs to theirs.The abridgement is very well done, and the overall message of the novel is clearly presented. The advanced vocabulary and complex themes lend themselves to class discussion and further research. There is sure to be demand for
