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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
I have to admit, I haven’t read many books in my life. But 1984 hit me so deeply that I can honestly say it’s my absolute favorite book so far. I never thought a story could affect me this much, both emotionally and mentally.
Winston is such a powerful character. He isn’t a hero in the usual sense—he’s just an ordinary man who wants truth and a little love in a world that destroys both. When he meets Julia, I felt a spark of hope, like a small light shining in total darkness. And that’s exactly why the ending hurt so much. Watching everything fall apart, seeing Winston completely broken, left me shocked, sad, and empty… but I couldn’t stop reading.
What amazed me most was Orwell’s writing. It’s simple, clear, and direct—but that makes it so much scarier. It doesn’t feel like a distant dystopia. It feels like something that could happen any time, in any society, if we stop caring about freedom and truth.
Even though the ending crushed me, I’m glad I read this book. It made me realize how important freedom, truth, and love really are—things we often take for granted.
Winston is such a powerful character. He isn’t a hero in the usual sense—he’s just an ordinary man who wants truth and a little love in a world that destroys both. When he meets Julia, I felt a spark of hope, like a small light shining in total darkness. And that’s exactly why the ending hurt so much. Watching everything fall apart, seeing Winston completely broken, left me shocked, sad, and empty… but I couldn’t stop reading.
What amazed me most was Orwell’s writing. It’s simple, clear, and direct—but that makes it so much scarier. It doesn’t feel like a distant dystopia. It feels like something that could happen any time, in any society, if we stop caring about freedom and truth.
Even though the ending crushed me, I’m glad I read this book. It made me realize how important freedom, truth, and love really are—things we often take for granted.
Interesting concept. Its fascinating to think about.
reflective
3.5
as a regular dystopian novel it’s pretty good but as political commentary is kind of brain dead. sorry jorjor. happy new year btw
as a regular dystopian novel it’s pretty good but as political commentary is kind of brain dead. sorry jorjor. happy new year btw
dark
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Blandest main character ever *yawn* but still has a very powerful and ever-relevant message today. Did not help my fear of rats tho
challenging
dark
tense
fast-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:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes