filippasoares's review against another edition
5.0
George Orwell created one of the most complex and mind-altering dystopian societies I've ever read about. The society Winston lives in is terrifying and inhuman, it is surreal. And yet, you can't help but notice the way it resembles our present day.
There were moments where I literally could not put the book down, I was so caught up in everything that I needed to know what was going to happen next. But there were also moments where I didn't feel too invested, or it got a bit tedious.
Overall, it is an incredible book, truly brilliant and thought-provoking.
“He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past.”
Update: After analysing this for class, I had to give it 5 stars. It took me a while to fully take in this masterpiece but once I did, I couldn't ignore everything it has to offer. Highly recommend.
There were moments where I literally could not put the book down, I was so caught up in everything that I needed to know what was going to happen next. But there were also moments where I didn't feel too invested, or it got a bit tedious.
Overall, it is an incredible book, truly brilliant and thought-provoking.
“He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past.”
Update: After analysing this for class, I had to give it 5 stars. It took me a while to fully take in this masterpiece but once I did, I couldn't ignore everything it has to offer. Highly recommend.
mitchjjt's review against another edition
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cookiej's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this book. I think the message was great. I enjoyed the beginning more than the middle and the end of the book. I do not think the end needed to be that long.
coqu_eli_cot's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
roseh92's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
jana_lotte's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
alebal98's review against another edition
5.0
It's honestly rather terrifying how this book is coming to life in our current society. Please read it.
anajoaofernandes's review against another edition
4.0
Este livro estava a caminhar para as 5* até ter chegado à transcrição da teoria política do livro da irmandade. Ai perdeu-me durante o capítulo (que era enorme) inteiro. Talvez não seja o público alvo do livro mas gostei mais quando as características da política da época era mostradas através dos acontecimentos do que quando eram descritas, aí achei que era demasiado livro de história. Ainda assim uma construção de sociedade muito interessante e um livro que se mantém muito atual e a dar que pensar.
danskubansku's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0