A review by washingmachineoverlord
1984 by George Orwell

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

3.75

Honestly, I came into this book expecting a lot more. Overall it seems like the most revered books out there, especially politically, and while the political commentary is good, the plot kind of falls short. On top of that it was a headache to get through, as it was incredibly and constantly depressing. I don't mind sad endings and the such, but this was a whole other level, and made me need a break from dystopia novels overall. It still was a decent book though.
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