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1984 by George Orwell

12 reviews

peachtea's review against another edition

dark informative reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, and Torture

Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, and War

Minor: Blood, Excrement, and Vomit

dearrbhla's review against another edition

challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

4.0

So true, George. Wish you hadn't been so weird about women though. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Drug use, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Torture

Near the start of the book, Winston fantasises about violently raping and murdering Julia. It's brief, but still very upsetting and no one ever mentioned it to me before I read it.