A review by zoeferry
Julia by Sandra Newman

dark tense medium-paced

3.75

This novel is a captivating feminist retelling of George Orwell’s 1984 from the perspective of Winston’s lover, Julia. Sandra Newman masterfully weaves elements of the original story with a fresh, insightful take that breathes new life into this classic tale. Despite not being a huge fan of dystopian fiction and having not revisited Orwell since high school, I found this reimagining surprisingly enjoyable. While some parts felt a bit excessive (I wouldn’t mind erasing the torture scene from my memory), the overall experience was compelling and thought-provoking.