A review by squeeb13
1984 by George Orwell

challenging dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book is very unique to me. The reason why, is because from a technical standpoint, I thought this book kinda sucked from a writing standpoint. The characters felt very wooden and stilted to me, that any sort of emotional development felt very forced and strung along. The atmosphere left a lot to the imagination, and not because it's text on paper. But you cannot deny its power, the absolute vice grip it has on modern discourse, especially in the US. It's social and political themes transcend time and the book itself, and are considered some of the most powerful themes to come out of such a work of fiction. That is something I have to give it credit for, and that it will stick with me forever.