"Far in the future, the World Controllers have finally created the ideal society. In laboratories worldwide, genetic science has brought the human race to perfection. From the Alpha-Plus mandarin class to the Epsilon-Minus Semi-Morons, designed to perform medial tasks, man is bred and educated to be blissfully content with his pre-destined rôle.

But, in the Central London Hatchery and Conditioning Centre, Bernard Marx is unhappy. Harbouring an unnatural desire for solitude, feeling only distaste for the endless pleasures of compulsory promiscuity, Bernard has an ill-defined longing to break free. A visit to one of the few remaining Savage Reservations where the old, imperfect life still continues, may be the cure for his distress..."

I have acquired this book to send to my Not So Secret Valentine Surprise partner. Although I have often heard it mentioned, I have known exactly what it was about and now that I have glanced through it I think perhaps I might read it myself one day!

Always wanted to read this book and never have. Thank you NSSVS