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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
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:
Yes
challenging
dark
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
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Newman is perfectly faithful to the original while simultaneously creating something entirely new. This novel challenges Winston’s reality while fitting seamlessly into the hopeless world Orwell created. I loved getting more context for Julia (and way less repetitive philosophizing about human nature and totalitarianism). Seems like true fans of 1984 are not as positive about this one as I am.
When I first read 1984 I was 16 and thought it was the most insightful book I'd ever read. I re-read it at 25 and thought it was still pretty incredible, but found it lacking. In the original, Julia is wildly overlooked, as are all women in the story. Though written well, from a 21st century view Winston doesn't half look like some scarface loving chain smoking doc wearing 2nd year philosophy boy, who will absolutely mansplain solipsism to you. In this re telling, Julia is every women ever to have rolled her eyes at him. She has far greater depth, knowledge and intuition than he could ever have, in every way possible- but knowes there's no use in explaining that to him.
I thought this was an excellent modern day companion to bring the original up to speed. Also the additional world building adds the cherry on top.
8/10 would 100% recommend you read this!
I thought this was an excellent modern day companion to bring the original up to speed. Also the additional world building adds the cherry on top.
8/10 would 100% recommend you read this!
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Death of parent, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Child death, Confinement, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Antisemitism, Cannibalism, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Classism