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iksme's review
challenging
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
"This is a story about love" A feminist retelling of 1984 with a hint of intersectionality. It builds on the original text in an organic and natural fashion. We follow Julia and learn about her past and present. We learn her side of their relationship. It is compleatley different.
myjourneywithbooks's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
The Sisterhood is a dystopian novel that claims to be a feminist retelling of 1984. In Oceania, Big Brother is always watching, and you can trust no one. Julia seems to be a perfect example of what a woman should be like, meek and dutiful, but she hides a dangerous secret. One that could spell death for her if discovered. Julia is a member of The Sisterhood, a group of women whose main goal is to track down the vigilante group, The Brotherhood, and help them overthrow Big Brother.
When one of the other women gets taken away after making contact with a possible Brotherhood member, Julia is set on tracking down this mystery man. But The Sisterhood isn't the only thing Julia is hiding, and as the story progresses, we get a glimpse into her history and the events that brought her to where she is.
It was only upon finishing the book and looking at other reviews that I discovered The Sisterhood is set in the same world Orwell created in 1984, just told from the point of view of one of the minor characters. Apparently, the author seamlessly incorporates elements from the original story into this one, and now I really wish I had read 1984 first.
But The Sisterhood can still be read and appreciated as a standalone. With quite a bit of The Handmaid's Tale vibes, this novel is chilling in its ability to show how what is fiction could actually become reality, probably because it already is to a small extent.The way in which people are brainwashed and controlled seems very possible the way the author tells it here.
Julia's story is divided into two parts, the past and the present, both ultimately converging to produce an ending that goes out with a bang.
Though the pacing was off sometimes, it was overall thought-provoking and disquieting. An interesting read if you're a fan of dystopian books.
When one of the other women gets taken away after making contact with a possible Brotherhood member, Julia is set on tracking down this mystery man. But The Sisterhood isn't the only thing Julia is hiding, and as the story progresses, we get a glimpse into her history and the events that brought her to where she is.
It was only upon finishing the book and looking at other reviews that I discovered The Sisterhood is set in the same world Orwell created in 1984, just told from the point of view of one of the minor characters. Apparently, the author seamlessly incorporates elements from the original story into this one, and now I really wish I had read 1984 first.
But The Sisterhood can still be read and appreciated as a standalone. With quite a bit of The Handmaid's Tale vibes, this novel is chilling in its ability to show how what is fiction could actually become reality, probably because it already is to a small extent.The way in which people are brainwashed and controlled seems very possible the way the author tells it here.
Julia's story is divided into two parts, the past and the present, both ultimately converging to produce an ending that goes out with a bang.
Though the pacing was off sometimes, it was overall thought-provoking and disquieting. An interesting read if you're a fan of dystopian books.
abbireads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
historic_chronicles's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
1.0
In Oceania, where women are expected to be dutiful, subservient and meek, Julia appears to be perfect in every way. However, Julia is hiding a deadly secret. As part of the underground movement, The Sisterhood, Julia aims to find members of The Brotherhood, the anti-party vigilante in order to free society.
However, with Big Brother always watching, and with her past threatening to catch up with her, is it worth Julia to play the game?
1984 by George Orwell led readers into the chillingly claustrophobic dystopian world of Oceania and remains to this day one of the most well-known novels.
It is difficult for any writer to attempt to write a counterpart to a novel as renown as 1984, but unfortunately, in my opinion, I do not think Bradley hits the mark here.
My main issue with this novel was the lack of originality. An over reliance on Orwell left the majority of the book feeling like a repetition as the author explained the world of Oceania and plot structure needlessly which may have been useful for one entering blind to Orwell's work, but was tedious and a chore for those already familiar with 1984.
Sadly, The Sisterhood failed to provide any further meaningful insight to the world of 1984. By failing to sidestep the imposing shadow of the Orwell work, it struggled to emphasise its own originality or necessity.
Thank you to the publisher for the e-copy of the book.
However, with Big Brother always watching, and with her past threatening to catch up with her, is it worth Julia to play the game?
1984 by George Orwell led readers into the chillingly claustrophobic dystopian world of Oceania and remains to this day one of the most well-known novels.
It is difficult for any writer to attempt to write a counterpart to a novel as renown as 1984, but unfortunately, in my opinion, I do not think Bradley hits the mark here.
My main issue with this novel was the lack of originality. An over reliance on Orwell left the majority of the book feeling like a repetition as the author explained the world of Oceania and plot structure needlessly which may have been useful for one entering blind to Orwell's work, but was tedious and a chore for those already familiar with 1984.
Sadly, The Sisterhood failed to provide any further meaningful insight to the world of 1984. By failing to sidestep the imposing shadow of the Orwell work, it struggled to emphasise its own originality or necessity.
Thank you to the publisher for the e-copy of the book.
annraecro's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
leannajade's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
emma_therabbithole's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- 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
4.0
The Sisterhood is the world of George Orwell’s 1984, but told from the viewpoint of Julia.
If there was one thing I wish I’d done before reading this, is I wish I had re-read 1984. It’s been a good twenty years since I read it, and though I remember elements of it, time has done its work. It’s definitely not a necessity to have read 1984, The Sisterhood stands alone perfectly well, but as someone who had read it I just knew that there would be little Easter eggs and shared plot moments that would mean more having read it.
Unfortunately, due to my poor planning I was forced to put The Sisterhood down for a couple of weeks, however when I picked it back up things were just kicking off!
It’s a read that has taken so much of Orwell’s original in terms of world building, but has also made it feel more modern and relevant to today. At certain points I felt a shudder go down my spine as I was able to relate to the world today.
Julia is a character with a secret. Part of The Sisterhood, a group of women seeking out The Brotherhood who they hope will bring about change. But Julia is not quite who she seems to be….
I love stories that focus on other viewpoints, and I really enjoyed this. It felt a little slow to begin with, but with hindsight it did a great job of building tension and the feel of how it would be to live in this world as a woman.
Highly recommend if you enjoy dystopian reads, and practically essential if you were a fan of 1984.
If there was one thing I wish I’d done before reading this, is I wish I had re-read 1984. It’s been a good twenty years since I read it, and though I remember elements of it, time has done its work. It’s definitely not a necessity to have read 1984, The Sisterhood stands alone perfectly well, but as someone who had read it I just knew that there would be little Easter eggs and shared plot moments that would mean more having read it.
Unfortunately, due to my poor planning I was forced to put The Sisterhood down for a couple of weeks, however when I picked it back up things were just kicking off!
It’s a read that has taken so much of Orwell’s original in terms of world building, but has also made it feel more modern and relevant to today. At certain points I felt a shudder go down my spine as I was able to relate to the world today.
Julia is a character with a secret. Part of The Sisterhood, a group of women seeking out The Brotherhood who they hope will bring about change. But Julia is not quite who she seems to be….
I love stories that focus on other viewpoints, and I really enjoyed this. It felt a little slow to begin with, but with hindsight it did a great job of building tension and the feel of how it would be to live in this world as a woman.
Highly recommend if you enjoy dystopian reads, and practically essential if you were a fan of 1984.
hh78's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? No
4.0
rani's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Murder, Gaslighting, Death of parent, Grief, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexism, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Infertility, Pregnancy, Blood, Colonisation, Confinement, Excrement, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, War, Hate crime, Torture, and Violence
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