Utopia Audiobook

" Whew...I like old books, but this one was hard for me to read..... "

" This treatise on the best possible society was written in response to kings using serfs and manual labor to increase their own wealth and power. The entire system of government is built against these two things, corrupting principals, of wealth and power. Perhaps it's because the rise of the middle class has made power and wealth much more attainable to many, but I found it merely a good idea, a person striving towards something better than what lay before him at present. I find it hard to believe, that if implemented, this system of government would actually work. Perhaps more enchanting, is the idea behind it: that a truly harmonious society could exist and be achieved amongst men. "

" its sometimes hard to tell when he is being cheeky. "

" Not necessarily a good story in itself, best if used as a political comparison or for discussion. "

" This is very good so far. It's not an easy read because it's worth it to really think about the words but it's turning out to be well worth the time. "

" If only we could have a Utopia! "

" an interesting book by someone who refused a kings reuest. "

" I would not recommend this book to anyone unless they are communist. Anyone with logic can see why this theory would never work. "

" I am such a fan of the dystopias that it was integral to read the original basis on what the true definition of perfection is. I must say that I am not dissapointed. "

" I guess this book is of historical significance, because many of it's ideas were used in the formation of the Soviet Union and communism, but I found it hard to stay focused on the book. "

" This book marked a turning point in my quest for spiritual security. "

" An interesting book written at a time when exploration was at the forefront so there was a lot of dreaming about the worlds explorers might find. "

" Read it after watching Ever After. It's thought-provoking, although it may seem dry at times. "

" Utopia as a book was entertaining, a nice little insight of a "perfect" society. More is outstanding talking about socialism before its time. "

" I love utopian/dystopian stories. It helps to learn about Sir Thomas More and his society before reading this book. "

" Interesting ideas, but not presented in a very engaging way. "

" First published in 1516, this book is about More's idea of the perfect society, a world where all men work together for the good of all. Thomas More was beheaded by Henry VIII in 1535. A Harvard Classic. "

" This was really fascinating. I didn't expect More to be so... communist. "

" Dull by today's standards but so is Republic (zzzz), yet amazing when put into historical context. Suicidal when you think of which king he was working for; truly worthy of a beheading. I have to go watch a Man For All Seasons again... "

" Even recognising the social and literary context in which this was written, Thomas More's book is a disappointment: a poorly written essay exposing Mr. More's many prejudices and illusions. "

" Why injustice exists? Because it is part of being human. This is the overall reflection of this story that takes us to a land where everything is perfect because there is no private property, and everyone is happy with what they have. "

" I love Sir Thomas More but my life is too short to finish this book! "

" Interesting book, but the ideals contained within the book are not to my liking. "

" Fantastic book. Very funny and thought inspiring. "

" Well, that was terrifying, for sure.<br/><br/>The mixture of wisdom and preposterousness is astounding.<br/> <br/>It left me with an unsavory stepford-wife/gilded-cage taste in my mouth that even keeping in mind the time when it was written, it´s hard to swallow.<br/> "

" This seemed more like a nightmare than utopia. "

" Great book, applies to our society today, we haven't learned a thing from this book but I did. "

" I have to read it again :) "

" This has many surprisingly amusing moments. Best read with its historical context in mind. "

" Nice book...not yet finish. Old English full of vision. "

" Utopia is latin for nowhere. An apt title, no? <br/> "

" Feels very dated. I can't get over it and appreciated properly.<br/>#10 I think. "