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'It is a volley against the authoritarian in every personality, a polemic against every orthodoxy, an anarchistic blast against every unquestioning conformist... Nineteen Eighty-Four is a great novel and a great tract because of the clarity of its call, and it will endure because its message is a permanent one: erroneous thought is the stuff of freedom'-Ben Pimlott
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
This novel stands out as one of a kind. Understandably it made some impact at the time, presumably due, in part, to the fact that Hitler and Nazi Germany were relatively fresh in peoples minds. Orwell took the Nazi regime, amongst others, and perfected it, even giving reference to this through one of his characters.
The story is dark and the characters flawed and realistic. That is the beauty of 1984. The plot and characters are so realistic that it becomes frightening. Orwell anticipates every conceivable question about the world he created and all are answered within the book. One of the things I love about it is that Winston is not your average hero, in fact at points in the book you actually dislike him.1984 was intended as a social statement, there is much to be said about this, but as this is a review and not a discussion, so suffice to say that it will give you plenty to think about, in particular the repression of free speech, the fear that gives acceptance to totalitarianism and the hopelessness of standing alone.Orwell was one of the founding members of this NWO were struggling against , he knew what was going to happen because he was in the clique that planned it all.
The story is dark and the characters flawed and realistic. That is the beauty of 1984. The plot and characters are so realistic that it becomes frightening. Orwell anticipates every conceivable question about the world he created and all are answered within the book. One of the things I love about it is that Winston is not your average hero, in fact at points in the book you actually dislike him.1984 was intended as a social statement, there is much to be said about this, but as this is a review and not a discussion, so suffice to say that it will give you plenty to think about, in particular the repression of free speech, the fear that gives acceptance to totalitarianism and the hopelessness of standing alone.Orwell was one of the founding members of this NWO were struggling against , he knew what was going to happen because he was in the clique that planned it all.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Tbis novel is a masterpiece. It is one of the greatest political novels ever written, showing a picture of totalitarianism and the struggle to keep control. It is little wonder so much of the terminology of the novel is now part of our language as the horror of the society portrayed has seeped into our culture.
In case that sounds dull, this book is actually a can't-put-down page turner. The central love story is moving and tragic; the character of Winston a spark of genius, he is brave and cowardly, certain and confused, hero and anti-hero. At the risk of sounding like the Thought Police I'll finish by adding the comment that everyone should read this book. Powerful.
In case that sounds dull, this book is actually a can't-put-down page turner. The central love story is moving and tragic; the character of Winston a spark of genius, he is brave and cowardly, certain and confused, hero and anti-hero. At the risk of sounding like the Thought Police I'll finish by adding the comment that everyone should read this book. Powerful.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Belonging to a Book Club ensures that you read books you wouldn't otherwise read. Sometimes you get a real turkey other times you get a masterpiece and, wow! this book is a masterpiece.
Set in 1984 in Oceania, this book tells the story of one man's journey to find the truth and ultimately freedom in a very brutal totalitarian regime under the ever watchful eye of Big Brother and the thoughtpolice.
If you are looking for a book which has a good story, brilliantly, beautifully written, suspense, and is thought provoking, this is the book to read. Some people say that to write one master piece in your life time is luck, but to write two (Animal Farm) is pure genius.
George Orwell didn't just write a book he wrote a legacy for future generations. Anyone who is concerned about the erosion of free speech and the freedom to be heard should read this book.
Set in 1984 in Oceania, this book tells the story of one man's journey to find the truth and ultimately freedom in a very brutal totalitarian regime under the ever watchful eye of Big Brother and the thoughtpolice.
If you are looking for a book which has a good story, brilliantly, beautifully written, suspense, and is thought provoking, this is the book to read. Some people say that to write one master piece in your life time is luck, but to write two (Animal Farm) is pure genius.
George Orwell didn't just write a book he wrote a legacy for future generations. Anyone who is concerned about the erosion of free speech and the freedom to be heard should read this book.
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Orwell at his best
I'm a fan of Animal Farm, having felt its satire and good humour to be a clever way in which Orwell offers his critique of the corruption of power. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Sameer
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I discovered this work after reading Animal Farm by the same author. I thought I knew what to expect but boy was I wrong. Read more
Published 28 days ago by The Book Reader
Frighteningly Prophetic.
George Orwell in this novel and Animal Farm revealed the political workings of the left. Demonisation, Double-Speak and Deception. Read more
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A multi-read
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Published 1 month ago by D. A. Pincott
Just incredible!
An author of sheer genius, whose ability to forward think created one of the greatest novels of all time. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dolly
Good, but i've read better.
I really enjoyed this, having seen the film i was interested to read the book and certainly preferred it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by H. Beevers
Wow. Orwell is a genius.
I've always had a vague idea about the content of 1984, but once I started reading I was totally blasted away by the parallels between fiction and modern reality in the world we... Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. Myers
Not a comforting read, but surely an eye-opening one
As in Animal Farm, Orwell's 1984 is an allegorical representation of totalitarian regimes.
The bleak atmosphere and the claustrophobic experiences the main character goes... Read more
The bleak atmosphere and the claustrophobic experiences the main character goes... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Henry.B
Essential reading
Bleak, scary, horrific, thought-provoking.
This book is the culmination of so much of Orwell's work and it is depressing. Read more
This book is the culmination of so much of Orwell's work and it is depressing. Read more
Published 2 months ago by T. Howarth
Eye Opening
I have to say this book was amazing, although slightly eerie. After reading the book I felt blown away. A must read for all.
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