1984

I can only hear about a book so long before eventually reading it. Although 1984 is known for it's totalitarian state where everything is watched by the government, what interested me most were the ideas around war involved in the book. The perpetual war idea hits closer to home now than anytime in our countries history – with the Afghan war hitting 12 years.

The book is more relevant than ever in this time of smart things.

We can kind of allude to the current state of constant tracking, targeted ads and a feel of lack in privacy to how the characters are being watched in the novel.

The phrase "Big brother is watching you" has evolved from a mere reference to a haunting reminder of these times.

The novel slow in the start but catches on. It's a really immersive read with us feeling attentive and paying close attention to all the small details.

You feel as if something big is going to go down anytime. The author has done excellent job in conveying what the character might have felt.

There is this real eeriness of being watched that you can feel from reading the book.

Overall the novel is really good and it's one of those must read recommendations from me.