1984
1949 • 328 pages

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Written in 1948, 1984 was George Orwell's chilling prophecy about the future.

Winston Smith toes the Party line, rewriting history to satisfy the demands of the Ministry of Truth. With each lie he writes, Winston grows to hate the Party that seeks power for its own sake and persecutes those who dare to commit thoughtcrimes. But as he starts to think for himself, Winston can’t escape the fact that Big Brother is always watching...

A startling and haunting novel, 1984 creates an imaginary world that is completely convincing from start to finish. No one can deny the novel’s hold on the imaginations of whole generations, or the power of its admonitions—a power that seems to grow, not lessen, with the passage of time.

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December 27, 2014
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This was a fascinating read that was way ahead of its time. I wouldn't say it was an enjoyable read but it certainly makes you think about society and the way a government acts.

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