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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

337 pages

Average rating: 7.82

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Readers say *1984* is a compelling and thought-provoking classic that brilliantly warns against totalitarianism, surveillance, and loss of freedom. Ma...

jhwarren
Sep 11, 2025
8/10 stars
Recently re-read. It’s still chillingly relevant
The.Gouda
Mar 18, 2025
9/10 stars
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.
JoBeech
Jan 21, 2025
10/10 stars
Favourite book of all time
Occam’s Eye
Oct 31, 2025
9/10 stars
Absolute Literature! One of the few books I’ve read in a single sitting
Jeano
Oct 15, 2025
8/10 stars
Different.Very well written and thought provoking.I too found it difficult to get in to but,then loved it. May watch the film now

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