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Nineteen Eighty Four: Anniversary Edition by George Orwell
158 reviews
tupsukorva's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
meganpbennett's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
1984 is a terrifying look at what could be. It was also not intended to be an instruction manual, but a look at what happens when things are taken far, far, far too far.
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Excrement and Vomit
sinaprst's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Though written in 1948 it still feels modern and discusses issues that have never been more important.
I think everyone should read this book at least once in their life, believe me, you won`t regret it.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Vomit, and Police brutality
Moderate: Forced institutionalization and Gaslighting
jenna_justi2004's review against another edition
- 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
2.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infertility, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Excrement, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Colonisation, War, and Classism
tiana_king's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, and War
zos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Gaslighting, and War
Moderate: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexism, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Homophobia and Racism
amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Physical abuse, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Murder, Gaslighting, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcohol
sadiaa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
valeria_balzan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Reading about this dystopian past (future?) makes me understand and appreciate this classic for what it is: a journey of dehumanization. Exploring themes such as totalitarianism, manipulation (both physical and historical), control and loyalty.
The world building alone makes for such a rich setting that gives place to the critique of modern society that it is.
The third act of the book threw me on a reading slump but it was (almost) worth it for that ending scene.
Graphic: Confinement, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Rape
ayushk21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Forced institutionalization