A review by angel_ontheother
1984 by George Orwell

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

3.5

I thought I'd really like this considering I loved Animal Farm (same author), and Fahrenheit 451 (similar plot). I can see how this book is objectively good and relevant, but the writing style and plot devices were not my taste, so I found it hard to get invested into the story. Most of the time, I had that "I'm staring at words on paper" feeling rather than feeling like I was watching a movie in my mind. I think the main thing that made it difficult for me to get into, was the fact that the characters are (intentionally) one-dimensional, and not very likeable or relatable. I tend to prefer books that are on the character driven side. This book is pretty much all plot.
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