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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Published Apr 4, 2017

335 pages

Average rating: 7.84

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Readers say *1984* remains a classic dystopian must-read, widely praised for its powerful critique of authoritarianism and state power. Orwell's conce...

msafiya
8/10 stars
A dense but fascinating read that’s very thought-provoking! The book explores freedom, oppression and the dangers of losing our ability to think critically. A powerful reminder to question what we’re told and never take our freedom of thought for granted.
2name
There is still so much to learn from this book.
jhwarren
8/10 stars
Recently re-read. It’s still chillingly relevant
JoBeech
10/10 stars
Favourite book of all time
Jurij
8/10 stars
A book that can seem heavy at times but in the end it delivers a message so heavy that no other fiction books comes close to it in this aspect. A read for the philosophical mind, people interested in the dark side of human society and people who don't expect My Little Pony type stories in all the books they read.

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