1984
In 1984, London is a grim city in the totalitarian state of Oceania where Big Brother is always watching you and the Thought Police can practically read your mind. Winston Smith 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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I enjoyed this book for the some of the same reasons as most who have read and enjoyed this book: we're always being watched even when we think we aren't. What rings so true about this book is the metaphor portrayed by Big Brother. Although some things in this book may mirror our reality, other aspects of the book I find to be especially interesting. Love, betrayal, fear, surveillance: these are all themes found in this book and that's what I most appreciate about this book. I highly recommend this book!
This was a reread, but I loved it just as much as I did seven years ago. Actually, I think I might have liked it more because I was able to grasp the concepts better than I did in high school. I'm glad I chose to reread it.
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