Advantages: A satire which can be applied to any society at any time
Disadvantages: More Huxley showing off than a well structured novel

...Whilst writing Brave New World Huxley was heavily influenced by society at the time. There is little doubt that Brave New World is a product of its time. However, there are some instances where Brave New World is almost a novel out of its time with almost prophetic properties. Brave new World is set in "this year of stability, AF 632". When Brave New World was first published in 1932 Ford had established a successful mass-production system using conveyorbelt assembly and specialised labour. This system is unsed in Brave New World with the mass production of embryo's. Yet, for all its hideousness the hierarchical, aseptic, colour-coded world of A.F 632 is not aeons away from the scientific utopia Huxley was promoting elsewhere after the Wall street crash of 1929. The Wall street Crash in October 1929 led to global depression... Read review

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Advantages: Thought-provoking; topical; prolific
Disadvantages: None

...If there was ever a book that could only be read at a certain time in a life, at a certain time in history, to give it’s full effects of meaning and ideology and poignancy, then reading Brave New World at this moment of this world’s history is that book. That, I know, is a very heavy statement, but try and consider these three questions. How do we define civilisation? What is happiness? How do we achieve world peace? THE PLOT Brave New World is set in 632 A.F. (After Ford – after the first successful mass-produced car built by Henry Ford). After several wars and advanced technology Huxley’s utopian state rejects the past, is controlled by ‘happy’ propaganda and promiscuity is the accepted moral. People are not born; they are hatched from bottles. The state is the parent figure... Read review

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Advantages: Back to classic, epic, adrenaline-charged Maiden
Disadvantages: Bruce's voice has aged noticably

...Hurrah! Reason was listened to, hatchets were buried, and Bruce Dickinson was back with Iron Maiden once again. It had to happen for Maiden to be a force once more, and everyone came out of it with their pride intact. Blaze Bayley was fondly said goodbye to, and the band reconvened. But what was this? Legendary guitarist Adrian Smith also wanted back in? What a dream team! So, with all the original 'dream team' members back, plus Janick Gers, Maiden now had an awesome triple-thronged guitar assault team. The writing for 'Brave New World' began in 1999, just before the dawn of the new Millennium, the 'brave new world' of the future. There was also a welcome return for artist Derek Riggs. He co-designed the cover art with Steve Stone, a foreboding image of Eddie's face forming in the turbulent sky over a futuristic cityscape. Fans... Read review

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Advantages: Story driven, Colourful characters, very good battle system.
Disadvantages: Can be quite tricky in places.

...Shadow Hearts: From the New World is the third in the Shadow Hearts series to grace the Playstation 2 and while it is still a very fun, colourful and engaging game, some may say that it doesn't evoke the same emotional pull that the previous Shadow Hearts: Covenant accomplished. Personally I tend to agree. However, make no mistake that FTNW is still a great game in its own right and will keep most entertained a