I'm curious as to how you got this impression of the book. The book was quite critical of a lot of different systems from both the political left and right, whi

I'm curious as to how you got this impression of the book. The book was quite critical of a lot of different systems from both the political left and right, which makes sense given when the book was written (1930s UK). The world in the book is a strange blend between pure decadence, socialism and consumerism. The society is atheist, but worships Henry Ford. There is a communist equality, but it is enforced through strong castes. Everyone is happy and free, but the world controllers act as an oligarchy of dictators. Science is valued, but only the right kinds. I believe the book is popular among intellectuals because, like Fahrenheit 451, the society shown has an anti-intellectual and anti-knowledge streak.