In 1984, London is a grim city where Big Brother is always watching you and the Thought Police can practically read your mind. Winston is a man in grave danger for the simple reason that his memory still functions. Drawn into a forbidden love affair, Winston finds the courage to join a secret revolutionary organization called The Brotherhood, dedicated to the destruction of the Party. Together with his beloved Julia, he hazards his life in a deadly match against the powers that be.
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DorianaGraye (Grade: A–) As I told my significant other recently, 1984 is a distinctly "un-fun" read. It's not enjoyable in the traditional sense; as you move through the novel, it fills you with a deep sense of unease and disquiet. Having said that, I feel like this book is a *must read* for everyone. The issues of freedom, government, and technology that the book addresses have real-world pertinence, and it offers a distinct and viable critique of modern society.
I still don't like it as much as Brave New World.
(Rated on Sep 3, 2013)
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TheRaven42 (Grade: A+) I was so incredibly impressed by this book. Not only the first time I read it, but after that, maybe even more. The ideas that are exposed in this story are well known, but while reading urge you to think about them. I think everyone should read it, I think it's an incredibly essential book.
(Rated on Jun 29, 2013)
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Andy (Grade: B+) This book is popular among those who don't normally read science fiction because it seems more 'speculative' rather than 'science-y'. It is often studied in combination with Huxley's "A Brave New World" for their contrasting implementations of social control (the carrot vs. the stick).
1984's ominous predictions of government's methods of controlling populations is still scary. Its continued popularity speaks directly of our fear of autocracy and fascism.
(Rated on Sep 4, 2013)
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MelanieS (Grade: A+) This is book you have to read. Not just because it's fantastic, it is, but because its themes are integral to our social consciousness.
(Rated on Sep 3, 2013)
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TheUglyCupcake (Grade: A–) Very much a literary read. 1984 took me two reads to truly appreciate. I finished the book for the first time, feeling let down. Only after a short period of time wherein I debated the themes in my head did I really understand what I had read. I was young at the time, I would recommend reading at an age where you can truly appreciate the dystopian content, and appreciate literary over commercial works.
(Rated on Sep 3, 2013)
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