MixedI really did enjoy the book, but it's not it's not my favorite of its type. I prefer Brave New World, 1984, all the others that I mentioned, but I do acknowledge that it's extremely important.
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Loved itThis is a poetic and prophetic book and one of the most influential books in the dystopian genre.
Loved itI really was impressed with this book for some reason it was easier read for me than either 1985 for or Brave New World and it was just a pleasure to read