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.
As a reader who is thoroughly particular about my dystopian novels, I found this book to be in my opinion the pinnacle of it's field. Holding the spot as one of my favorite books that I have ever read, it gives an incredible blend of one man's frightful fantasy which has had some disappointing connections to modern day norms. If you're searching for a truly eye opening experience of a book, I would recommend no other than this.
I recommend rereading this book if your only experience with it is from high school. Context changes the older you get for this book.
I enjoyed the second section of this book but felt the other sections were almost entirely gratuitous. While I understand the symbolism of enduring the long, overdrawn indoctrination of Winston in the third section, if feels nearly unnecessary. Personally, if you're looking to get the gist of the novel, read the Goldstein novel excerpts and the second level of torture Winston endures.
I enjoyed the second section of this book but felt the other sections were almost entirely gratuitous. While I understand the symbolism of enduring the long, overdrawn indoctrination of Winston in the third section, if feels nearly unnecessary. Personally, if you're looking to get the gist of the novel, read the Goldstein novel excerpts and the second level of torture Winston endures.
Books like these serve as reminders and emphatic "I told you so" statements when we have long surpassed the stage of warnings. I hope more people pick up this book and allow it to be a catalyst.
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