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A review by tiana_king
1984 by George Orwell
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-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
3.75
The world building could’ve been done much better but when you get to the last quarter of the book, it’s most interesting. It was all a set up for the author to monologue about human nature, the cyclic nature of society, and the very Voldemort-esque final message of “power for the sake of power”. Despite it being a monologue it’s pretty thought provoking so I still think it was decent.
Graphic: Classism, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, and Torture
Moderate: Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Sexual violence, and War