Brave New World

Not as good as 1984, although I think far more plausible at least in the western world. It's interesting to compare the two books (I read them back to back). Both sets of tactics are used by governments to keep people in line. In North America, where I live, we lean towards the pacification of Brave New World but our governments are certainly not above the “boot in the face” totalitarianism of 1984 as we've seen with the suppression of indigenous land protectors, peaceful protestors, and the policing of minorities.

Again, a lot to think about, a good thought piece, but not a great book, the story just wasn't all that compelling and the pacing felt off to me.