1984 by George Orwell

261 pages first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics dystopian literary dark reflective tense medium-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 128,554 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
reflective 61%
tense 61%
challenging 45%
sad 26%
mysterious 25%
emotional 16%
informative 15%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 33%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 30% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.02

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