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cdt96's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A slow but necessary book. I think it offers a warning guide for us. Things people tend to call 1984-esque are not what this book is about. I think this book is a necessary read for those who may be complacent within the status quo, who view their hate as justified. I think this book is a tool to combat propaganda on some levels
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Alcohol, Blood, Confinement, Death, Gaslighting, Medical content, Police brutality, Torture, Colonisation, Fatphobia, Genocide, Hate crime, Racism, Racial slurs, War, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Suicide
Minor: Alcohol
comfyreads's review against another edition
dark
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
i totally understand that this is a 5 star book, i just can't truthfully give it a five stars because there were times i didn't feel as connected as i had hoped (mostly due to me being in a bit of a reading slump) nevertheless, i feel truly impacted by the story & you will find me walking around today as more of a distraught shell of a person than anything else. the third act of this book is truly devastating, even if you don't feel much connection to the characters. orwell has a clear passion & understanding for political economics. i will probably return to this book later on in life but for now, i will be sitting in this feeling for a while so dont hmu
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gaslighting, Gun violence, War, and Torture
Moderate: Suicide, Alcohol, and Stalking
Minor: Sexual content
baponthecob's review against another edition
dark
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? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture
Moderate: Confinement and Death
Minor: Rape, Sexual content, and Suicide
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