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Posts: 1 (01/06/08 17:36:42) |
Hey there!
Re-reading Island after 25 years and feeling sad at how little has changed and amazed that it holds up as maybe my lifetime favorite novel, despite how depressing I find it. Would love to chat with likeminded souls! Happy New Year! : ) |
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Posts: 16 (04/06/08 17:22:33) Junior Member |
also my favorite. i think it is as hopeful as it is depressing - human potential is something exciting, worth fighting for, even if the ship is sinking...
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Kevingrr |
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Posts: 105 (04/07/08 21:28:06) Wise, aged Huxley veteran |
I agree, I too am very found of Island. It is interesting that Huxley was troubled with the way it turned out yet we all like it so much. The plot is
extremely thin, even for Huxley, but for those who are looking for ideas it touches on so much of the human experience and human condition.
Also, it is nice to see at least a few people are still out there checking the board from time to time. Look me up on AIM sometime dandelionwine. -Kevingrr |
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