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1984
by George Orwell
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
tl:dr a warning, not instruction manual
I read this book at first in high school and viewed it as an unrealistic yet important comment on encouraging diversity of thought and voices in government (e.g., preventing uniparty control).
I read it the same now, with the realization that we as a species are always teetering on the precipice of full control by the powerful for the sole purpose of power. As discussed in the book, ideology and hubris temper continuous power by one person/organization. The right combination of immorality, anger/hatred, and awareness that the self isn't important leads to limitless power. Most want power and fame, and use anger/danger as a tool to obtain them. Those that only want power are the most dangerous, and we are seeing examples of those groups/individuals today wielding power and using anger/hatred/danger/fear to do so. That is a scary combination.
The commentary on language and its power to influence society is ::chefs kiss::.
One of the few books I want to do close-readings on and multiple lit analyses . I hate lit analysis and close readings, usually.
This book is hard to read, scary, emotional, and thought-provoking. A 46-year-old book that could have been written today. A definite re-read.
My primary critique is the portrayal of women in the story. They are flat, almost nonexistent, and a corrupting influence, but expected from a book from the 1940s.
I read this book at first in high school and viewed it as an unrealistic yet important comment on encouraging diversity of thought and voices in government (e.g., preventing uniparty control).
I read it the same now, with the realization that we as a species are always teetering on the precipice of full control by the powerful for the sole purpose of power. As discussed in the book, ideology and hubris temper continuous power by one person/organization. The right combination of immorality, anger/hatred, and awareness that the self isn't important leads to limitless power. Most want power and fame, and use anger/danger as a tool to obtain them. Those that only want power are the most dangerous, and we are seeing examples of those groups/individuals today wielding power and using anger/hatred/danger/fear to do so. That is a scary combination.
The commentary on language and its power to influence society is ::chefs kiss::.
One of the few books I want to do close-readings on and multiple lit analyses . I hate lit analysis and close readings, usually.
This book is hard to read, scary, emotional, and thought-provoking. A 46-year-old book that could have been written today. A definite re-read.
My primary critique is the portrayal of women in the story. They are flat, almost nonexistent, and a corrupting influence, but expected from a book from the 1940s.