1985 by Anthony Burgess

240 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction politics science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In characteristically daring style, Anthony Burgess combines two responses to Orwell's 1984 in one book. The first is a sharp analysis: through dialogues, parodies and essays, Burgess sheds new light on what he called 'an apocalyptic codex of our ...

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Moods

challenging 100%
reflective 100%
dark 50%
funny 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

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