A review by batwinggoth
1984 by George Orwell

challenging dark informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Really good book that captures many aspects of authoritarianism with meaningful insights and tactics of a totalitarian government. Horrifying and real. 1984 illustrates what fascism does to a society and the lengths those in power will go to exert that power over others. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, Classism

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death, Gun violence, Excrement, Vomit, Alcohol, War