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A review by worldofwisdom
1984 by George Orwell
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Profoundly unsettling, deeply moving, and eerily realistic. Few books leave such a lasting impression. 1984 is essential reading once in a lifetime. What’s most chilling is how much this dystopia feels like a fever dream brought to life, and how much insight it still offers into our world today.
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Torture, Police brutality, Murder, Gaslighting, War, Classism, Deportation
Moderate: Sexual content, Death of parent, Alcohol
Minor: Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment