384 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784876555
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 07 January 2021
Description
"It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen." The year is 1984. War and revolution have left the world unrecognisable. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, led by Big Brother. Mass surve...
Community Reviews Summary of 153,287 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
tense 61%
challenging 45%
mysterious 27%
sad 27%
emotional 17%
informative 16%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 30% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, Physical abuseModerate
War, Sexual contentMinor
Rape
384 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784876555
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 07 January 2021
Description
"It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen." The year is 1984. War and revolution have left the world unrecognisable. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, led by Big Brother. Mass surve...
Community Reviews Summary of 153,287 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
tense 61%
challenging 45%
mysterious 27%
sad 27%
emotional 17%
informative 16%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 30% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, Physical abuseModerate
War, Sexual contentMinor
Rape