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384 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9870141187761
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books/Penguin Modern Classics
Publication date: 04 February 2004
Description
Portrays a terrifying vision of life in the future when a totalitarian government, considered a "Negative Utopia," watches over all citizens and directs all activities, becoming more powerful as time goes by. Hidden away in the Record Department o...
Community Reviews Summary of 196,640 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
384 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9870141187761
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books/Penguin Modern Classics
Publication date: 04 February 2004
Description
Portrays a terrifying vision of life in the future when a totalitarian government, considered a "Negative Utopia," watches over all citizens and directs all activities, becoming more powerful as time goes by. Hidden away in the Record Department o...
Community Reviews Summary of 196,640 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