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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A very poignant story that reflects many current events 75 years after it's release. It's been burning in my mind to read this since high school, but now that I'm much older, I've gained better understanding of the characters because they reflect some of our experiences right now in America.
This is one I've told myself I would always read but just never did. I'm not a politics gal or interested in anything really related to politics but I felt this was one of those books everyone should read at least once in your lifetime. I read animal farm this year and that was a hard one to get through but I appreciate the writing for what it is.
This started out stagnant for me but I don't dnf so I figured I was in for this loooooong and slow run. To describe this world that Winston lives in is terrible would be an understatement. I love a good dystopian book but this was a hard one. Surprisingly I actually liked this. I'm not sure if enjoyed is the right word to use. I wasn't bored and found myself wanting to know more. Winston had some extremely aggressive thoughts but in this nightmare of a world he lives in I guess that's the normal. I was surprised to find some joy in this for a bit. Between winston finding small joys with items he collected to the little romance found in the middle. That as you could imagine does not last. The ending though holy hell. The physical and psychological torture was rough
This started out stagnant for me but I don't dnf so I figured I was in for this loooooong and slow run. To describe this world that Winston lives in is terrible would be an understatement. I love a good dystopian book but this was a hard one. Surprisingly I actually liked this. I'm not sure if enjoyed is the right word to use. I wasn't bored and found myself wanting to know more. Winston had some extremely aggressive thoughts but in this nightmare of a world he lives in I guess that's the normal. I was surprised to find some joy in this for a bit. Between winston finding small joys with items he collected to the little romance found in the middle. That as you could imagine does not last. The ending though holy hell. The physical and psychological torture was rough
Big Brother is watching you.
A wonderfully written book that both showcases the dangers of totalitarianism and teaches math.
Some might find the ending a little horrifying, but I for one quite like rats.
A wonderfully written book that both showcases the dangers of totalitarianism and teaches math.
Some might find the ending a little horrifying, but I for one quite like rats.
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