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326 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241969694
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Publication date: 03 July 2008
Description
Winton Smith works for the Ministry of Truth in London, chief city of Airstrip One. Big Brother states out from every poster, the Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal. When Winston finds love with Julia, he discovers that life does not hav...
Community Reviews Summary of 196,388 reviews
Moods
tense 62%
reflective 59%
challenging 45%
sad 28%
mysterious 27%
emotional 18%
informative 15%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 30% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Torture, Violence, Physical abuseModerate
War, Sexual contentMinor
Rape
326 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241969694
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Publication date: 03 July 2008
Description
Winton Smith works for the Ministry of Truth in London, chief city of Airstrip One. Big Brother states out from every poster, the Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal. When Winston finds love with Julia, he discovers that life does not hav...
Community Reviews Summary of 196,388 reviews
Moods
tense 62%
reflective 59%
challenging 45%
sad 28%
mysterious 27%
emotional 18%
informative 15%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 30% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, Physical abuseModerate
War, Sexual contentMinor
Rape