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startjpw23's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This book is an adult dystopian graphic novel. It is based upon 1984 by George Orwell. I can't really say I enjoyed the novel as it is very grim. The art style is dark. The art is well done. It is years since I read the original 1984 so I cannot say how well the artist captured the words of the original. As with many books with sci-fi elements, the technological parts didn't age very well. It is an interesting read. It didn't really make me want to go back and read the original 1984 though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture and Classism
Moderate: Sexism
alouette's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-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? Yes
2.0
glad george orwell has allegedly admitted in letters that this took a turn into torture p*rn that he didn't intend! because i can so tell why people admire it, but its unrelenting nihilism is suffocating and was only made bearable for me by the interesting artistic choices. there's nothing in this book to make you feel like you're reading about actual humans, with everything being relevant but not so much thought-provoking as it was depressing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Xenophobia, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Death, Gaslighting, and Classism
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