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A review by historic_chronicles
The Sisterhood by Katherine Bradley
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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
In Oceania, where women are expected to be dutiful, subservient and meek, Julia appears to be perfect in every way. However, Julia is hiding a deadly secret. As part of the underground movement, The Sisterhood, Julia aims to find members of The Brotherhood, the anti-party vigilante in order to free society.
However, with Big Brother always watching, and with her past threatening to catch up with her, is it worth Julia to play the game?
1984 by George Orwell led readers into the chillingly claustrophobic dystopian world of Oceania and remains to this day one of the most well-known novels.
It is difficult for any writer to attempt to write a counterpart to a novel as renown as 1984, but unfortunately, in my opinion, I do not think Bradley hits the mark here.
My main issue with this novel was the lack of originality. An over reliance on Orwell left the majority of the book feeling like a repetition as the author explained the world of Oceania and plot structure needlessly which may have been useful for one entering blind to Orwell's work, but was tedious and a chore for those already familiar with 1984.
Sadly, The Sisterhood failed to provide any further meaningful insight to the world of 1984. By failing to sidestep the imposing shadow of the Orwell work, it struggled to emphasise its own originality or necessity.
Thank you to the publisher for the e-copy of the book.
However, with Big Brother always watching, and with her past threatening to catch up with her, is it worth Julia to play the game?
1984 by George Orwell led readers into the chillingly claustrophobic dystopian world of Oceania and remains to this day one of the most well-known novels.
It is difficult for any writer to attempt to write a counterpart to a novel as renown as 1984, but unfortunately, in my opinion, I do not think Bradley hits the mark here.
My main issue with this novel was the lack of originality. An over reliance on Orwell left the majority of the book feeling like a repetition as the author explained the world of Oceania and plot structure needlessly which may have been useful for one entering blind to Orwell's work, but was tedious and a chore for those already familiar with 1984.
Sadly, The Sisterhood failed to provide any further meaningful insight to the world of 1984. By failing to sidestep the imposing shadow of the Orwell work, it struggled to emphasise its own originality or necessity.
Thank you to the publisher for the e-copy of the book.