This book captivated my attention from the get go. It’s been a while since I’ve read 1984, but from what I remember, Bracw New World was richer in character development, plot, world building and storyline. It was interesting beginning to end, and it told such a dramatic story without being to busy. I think the image of the last few sentences of the book will be seared into my mind forever - it takes an incredible story and also an incredible author to make imagery come alive like that. The characters were complex and frustrating, but also relatable in a way I really wouldn’t expect from a dystopian novel. The book was certainly uncomfortable - not only because of the topics it discusses, but because it actually forces you to ask the question all of the main characters in the book are asking. Is freedom, beauty and love worth sacrificing for happiness, health and stability? This book seemed to take a much more unbiased approach than 1984 – while you were certainly meant to sympathize with the savage, you can’t help but notice how twisted and imperfect his upbringing was as well. I thought the book was fascinating, and if it weren’t for the ending, I do think it would’ve been a five star for me.