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Looking Backward
Rated 3.88 out of 5 based on 24 customer ratings
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SKU: 9780140390186
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Journey to the year 2000 with Julian West in Edward Bellamy’s “Looking Backward.” Discover a utopian America transformed by full employment, abundance, and social harmony. Explore Bellamy’s prophetic inventions, from electric lighting to credit cards, in this 1888 novel. Witness West’s adaptation to this new world and a blossoming romance. “Looking Backward” critiques 19th-century industrialism while offering a vision of social reform and moral renewal. ISBN: 9780140390186
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Janvi Arya –
Not my usual genre, but I was pleasantly surprised. A unique perspective on society.
Om Satish Pingle –
It was hard to get through, but I did.
Akshita Bhardwaj –
A bit preachy at times, but the core ideas are solid. Worth reading if you’re interested in utopias.
Aditya Kumar Jaiswal –
A classic that holds up surprisingly well. The ideas are still relevant today.
Tanisha Kumari –
The writing is a bit dated, but the story is compelling. I found it insightful and thought-provoking.
Anju –
Very impressed with the story. I felt as if I was there.
Abhay Singh –
Not what I thought it would be like. But I did get into the story in the end.
Sudhir Wadhawan –
I was captivated by the vision of a better future. A bit idealistic, perhaps, but inspiring.
Siddharth Vankam –
I enjoyed the utopian society depicted, though it felt a little too perfect at times. Still worth reading.
Anchal Jaiswal –
Bellamy’s predictions are fascinating. Some came true, some didn’t. Still a worthwhile read.
Thejus Chandran C –
I liked the book, but not sure it was for me.
Ayush Mishra –
Bellamy’s vision is compelling. The writing style is a bit dry, but the ideas are fascinating.
Mona –
It showed me how people thought about the future back then. It was okay.
Tejaswini Sharma –
I liked how the story developed. A good read for vacation.
Rohit –
A slow start, but it picks up. The concepts of a reformed society are truly revolutionary.
Ritika Adhikary –
A good look at how society could function if we were able to have a more equal system.
Ritesh Raj –
I liked how things were different. A good way to be exposed to other’s point of view.
Karan Premanand Chikate –
Found the romance a bit cheesy, but the overall message of social reform was powerful.
Bhavyaa Aggarwal –
It was a great escape to another time. Not sure I liked the views of the future, though.
Lakshay Pahuja –
An interesting social commentary for its time. Some aspects are still relevant today.
Ankit Singh –
A classic for a reason! The future Bellamy imagines is both inspiring and a bit unsettling.
Anwesha Pal Chaudhuri –
A thought-provoking glimpse into a utopian future. Some concepts felt dated, but overall an interesting read.
Muskan –
It had a great outlook on things. Showed how people can change.
Parjeet Singh –
A different view of how things would look so many years ago. Interesting.