BOOK REVIEW: Nineteen Eighty-Four BY George Orwell
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“In the long run, a hierarchical society was only possible on a basis of poverty and ignorance”
Title: Nineteen Eighty-Four
Title: Nineteen Eighty-Four
Author: George Orwell
First Published: 1949
Language: English
Pages: 355
Summary:
Among the seminal texts of the 20th century, Nineteen Eighty-Four is a rare work that grows more haunting as its futuristic purgatory becomes more real. Published in 1949, the book offers political satirist George Orwell's nightmare vision of a totalitarian, bureaucratic world and one poor stiff's attempt to find individuality. The brilliance of the novel is Orwell's prescience of modern life--the ubiquity of television, the distortion of the language--and his ability to construct such a thorough version of hell. Required reading for students since it was published, it ranks among the most terrifying novels ever written.
Review:
I feel defeated.
First off, I’d like to say that this book made me reflect about almost everything in my life. It made me realize that I take so much for granted. It made me want to scream because of the frustrations I have felt while reading.
This was one hell of a scary ride, let me tell you.
The world Orwell describes is so close yet very far away from the reality in my opinion. Many times, while reading, I had to stop myself to to put things into perspective. He wrote this book decades ago yet it’s still relevant today. The only reason why I felt that this world that Orwell describes could never be the reality is because of my faith. I have faith in God and know that that can’t be taken away from me.
In general, it was definitely a fantastic read.
First off, I’d like to say that this book made me reflect about almost everything in my life. It made me realize that I take so much for granted. It made me want to scream because of the frustrations I have felt while reading.
This was one hell of a scary ride, let me tell you.
The world Orwell describes is so close yet very far away from the reality in my opinion. Many times, while reading, I had to stop myself to to put things into perspective. He wrote this book decades ago yet it’s still relevant today. The only reason why I felt that this world that Orwell describes could never be the reality is because of my faith. I have faith in God and know that that can’t be taken away from me.
In general, it was definitely a fantastic read.
Rating: ★★★★★
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