A review by aatroxskitten
1984 by George Orwell

challenging dark informative reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

It's hard to really discuss 1984 given the cultural giant it is. But I read it as part of a Conversation set with The Jungle and Fahrenheit 451. Obviously, it's better than 451. There's no contest. The Jungle is really where I feel the conversation gets interesting. 1984 feels like the cynical response to hopeful ending of The Jungle in this conversation reading, and it was quite sobering.
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