Reviews

1984 by George Orwell

highfivegirl's review against another edition

4.0

Surprised by how much I enjoyed Orwell's prose/writing style. Not surprised or impressed by how Juila was written.

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wow ... rats were not on my 1984 bingo card

missjaward's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

snikkidee's review against another edition

Horrifying

kjk81's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

There is no individuality. There is only the Party, and the Party is the only truth. The past doesn’t exist because it is only in the mind and on record - both are controllable. Power is power over men or minds, not necessarily on the physical. People would never know what they are lacking without comparison (like human rights). 2 + 2 = 5. Lunacy, the minority of one. Falsity. Doublethink - to believe in two contradicting, opposite things. They can get to your mind.

bibliobrandie's review against another edition

3.0

I decided to re-read this book with the hope of getting a new perspective from Julia's point of view before I read the new book that is out called Julia: A Retelling of George Orwell's 1984. However, I ended up disliking it even more the second time around. While I enjoyed the first part of the book, I found the second and third parts to be interminable. As I started reading it again, I was struck by how eerie it was that Orwell wrote this book during the time he did. And I appreciate that.

alexslebooks's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

calliek927's review against another edition

5.0

I really feel like EVERYONE should read this one. If you already have, and it's been a while, read it again!

katebeesknees's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional informative inspiring tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This book was written very nicely and is a letter written and dedicated to our current society. It’s a waring and a direct representation of us. 

palmpow's review against another edition

1.0

The ramblings of a CIA plant. Tried to force myself reading this garbage, but I forfeit. (made it to pg. 252)

iris273's review against another edition

adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

5.0