Island
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Island
Aldous Huxley
4 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2009–2020.
What people on Hacker News said
Island by Huxley is also a fantastic book with great social commentary on the west vs. an idealistic society. It's interesting to see, for example, his early take on preventative vs curative medicine in "modern" society, or how education needs to be reformed.
It's basically the opposite of his better-known Brave New World. It offers a fresh take on how a small isolated society can live, largely inspired (as I see it) by indigenous culture.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Which books have you read more than once? 2020 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Great fiction books that have had a positive impact on your life? 2020 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Which book have you re-read recently? 2017 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Please name two of your most favorite books. 2009 · 1 recommendation