A review by saaaam_j
1984 by George Orwell

challenging dark reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I would have loved to have read this book when it first came out to see what my reaction would have been then compared to now. Since we are much more aware of surveillance and social conditioning, a lot of the ideas were not shocking to me. I also found the leadup to the main events drawn-out and unnecessary. What was surprising to me is how relevant many of the topics are today.
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