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1984 by Umberto Eco, Miguel Temprano García, George Orwell, George Orwell
376 reviews
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It is scary how much this book is becoming a reality in today's world. Leaves a lot for reflection.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence
dark
reflective
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Sexual content
Moderate: Torture, Violence
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Suicide attempt, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Violence, Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Death of parent
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a really stunning adaptation of the classic novel. The cast was absolutely perfect, and brought so much life and intrigue and emotion. The music and sound effects were incredible, though hard to listen to at some if the darker parts of the book.
From my memory, it seems mostly faithful to the original, but it has been several years. I would say that this would be ideal for someone who wants the general story of 1984 without wanting to read the original, and who is looking for a full production audiobook.
From my memory, it seems mostly faithful to the original, but it has been several years. I would say that this would be ideal for someone who wants the general story of 1984 without wanting to read the original, and who is looking for a full production audiobook.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Torture, Violence
Moderate: Body horror, Sexual content
Minor: Child death, Cursing
challenging
dark
reflective
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:
Complicated
"In this game that we're playing, we can't win. Some kinds of failure are better than other kinds, that's all."
Certainly a thought provoking book, and a harrowing dystopian setting. The power of propaganda, indoctrination, government/corporate control; all very relevant to today's world. But the overall read was not as impactful as I was hoping considering I don't care for the characters whatsoever. It merely felt like an exploration of haunting concepts, which is great and all. But I'm simply not someone who reads fiction for just concepts. I need other elements to pull me in and make me feel engaged and intrigued. I felt those elements were absent here and therefore the narrative feels almost hollow in a sense, in addition to some other off-putting undertones. But ultimately it is still an important book, one that I want to reread sometime when I'm older despite it not being entirely my taste.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture, War
Minor: Sexual content
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
This production was amazing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Violence, Gaslighting
Moderate: War
Minor: Sexual content
dark
reflective
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Sexual content, Murder
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Good book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, War
Minor: Sexual violence
I think it’s hopeful in its own way, the mentions of love and ambition for a better future in this book keep our characters going, and it shows that if we can hold on to what is true to us and catch on to history being erased before it’s too late, we heed the warnings of 1984 before it’s too late for our world and our people
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was my first audio "book", and I won't lie to you and say "I didn't listen to this because I'm gay for Andrew Scott!!" because I very much did go into it with that mindset. That being said, I love Andrew Scott's villain performances, but as I was laying in my room at 1 am in intentional-complete-darkness with my noise cancelling headphones on and my eyes closed (I took immersive a bit too seriously), listening to the final 40 mins of this. I felt my skin crawl, like I was afraid to move, as if I was paralyzed, every second was horrifying and I loved it.
Regardless of Andrew though, I love books that pull apart at themes that feel so fucking relevant right now. I essentially went in blind. I was wary of audio books because I love tangible books, my partner prefers audiobooks and so with such a impressive cast (Tom Hardy and Chukwudi Iwuji are also actors I really love to see/hear) I gave in. Originally I intended to read the book first then listen, but time got away from me and I just went for it. I'm so glad I did, I reacted so naturally, the twists and fear of not knowing what would happen next was exhilarating!! I'm now reading the physical copy to underline my favorite lines and take notes, but I'm so grateful to myself for listening first. I have to say Andrew Garfield really blew me away, his talent, his emotion, he really embodied Winston in a way I can't quite put into words. I'm trying and even now I'm floored by how talented he is. He brought the story to life.
Also the music, the two composers (one of which is the frontman of Muse) for the soundtrack score really hit different. I love 80s music, specifically New Wave synth. The moment when those synthesizers hit my ears I knew they understood the assignment. I did some research and not only was this recorded at Abbey Road Studios (I'm a Beatles fan) but they used real synthesizers from the 80s!! With the intention of capturing nostalgia and looking towards the future in one cohesive sound.
Finally back to the bare bones of this story. Totalitarianism, fascism, a oppressive, manipulative government, censorship?? Why does it all feel so familiar. I think what I couldn't stop thinking about was the work being done in the Ministry of Truth. The way history, records of event, books, films, poems, all get destroyed and replaced by something The Party deems appropriate. I couldn't stop thinking about book bans, book burnings, and the censorship of history in schools. Something very prevalent in my current state. I even spoke to my parents about this book and book bans and even they were gaslighting me, saying "it's for the best" and that "it's to protect children/the next generation".
I really understood how Winston was feeling, being surrounded by individuals who are so blind to what is in front of them or actively choose to repeat harmful rhetoric to push that ideology. It's torturous.
Regardless of Andrew though, I love books that pull apart at themes that feel so fucking relevant right now. I essentially went in blind. I was wary of audio books because I love tangible books, my partner prefers audiobooks and so with such a impressive cast (Tom Hardy and Chukwudi Iwuji are also actors I really love to see/hear) I gave in. Originally I intended to read the book first then listen, but time got away from me and I just went for it. I'm so glad I did, I reacted so naturally, the twists and fear of not knowing what would happen next was exhilarating!! I'm now reading the physical copy to underline my favorite lines and take notes, but I'm so grateful to myself for listening first. I have to say Andrew Garfield really blew me away, his talent, his emotion, he really embodied Winston in a way I can't quite put into words. I'm trying and even now I'm floored by how talented he is. He brought the story to life.
Also the music, the two composers (one of which is the frontman of Muse) for the soundtrack score really hit different. I love 80s music, specifically New Wave synth. The moment when those synthesizers hit my ears I knew they understood the assignment. I did some research and not only was this recorded at Abbey Road Studios (I'm a Beatles fan) but they used real synthesizers from the 80s!! With the intention of capturing nostalgia and looking towards the future in one cohesive sound.
Finally back to the bare bones of this story. Totalitarianism, fascism, a oppressive, manipulative government, censorship?? Why does it all feel so familiar. I think what I couldn't stop thinking about was the work being done in the Ministry of Truth. The way history, records of event, books, films, poems, all get destroyed and replaced by something The Party deems appropriate. I couldn't stop thinking about book bans, book burnings, and the censorship of history in schools. Something very prevalent in my current state. I even spoke to my parents about this book and book bans and even they were gaslighting me, saying "it's for the best" and that "it's to protect children/the next generation".
I really understood how Winston was feeling, being surrounded by individuals who are so blind to what is in front of them or actively choose to repeat harmful rhetoric to push that ideology. It's torturous.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Death of parent, War
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I love the message of the book and would definitely consider this a classic, and I appreciate the impact it’s had culturally on humanity with ‘Big Brother’ being something you could reference and understand almost immediately today.
I felt this was a bit of a slow read at first but I don’t mind that, and I guess the style of writing just isn’t for me. But aside from that I enjoyed it and the questions & thoughts it posed.
I felt this was a bit of a slow read at first but I don’t mind that, and I guess the style of writing just isn’t for me. But aside from that I enjoyed it and the questions & thoughts it posed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Torture, Violence
Moderate: Sexual content, Police brutality, Alcohol, War
Minor: Rape
If stuff like brainwashing scares you, this might not be the read for you.