Brave New World

Brave New World is a classic science fiction book, published in 1932. It is, therefore, perhaps disturbing how deeply applicable its themes remain today. Society is organised and overseen, with humans even being made on an assembly line - just like Ford cars. The aims are simple: ensure people buy as much as possible, and that everyone knows their place. It is a world without sickness but also without poetry, literature or even monogamy; the justification being that divisive subjects decrease efficiency.

If you enjoy science fiction – or just want to brush up on the classics, I recommend reaching for this book. Along with Animal Farm it is, for me, the ultimate dystopian tale. It’s easy to tackle, and at the very least, it will stay with you for a long time.