326 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140126716
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 January 1990
Description
Newspeak, Doublethink, Big Brother, the Thought Police - George Orwell's world-famous novel coined new and potent words of warning for us all. Alive with Swiftian wit and passion, it is one of the most brilliant satires on totalitarianism and the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 146,929 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
tense 61%
challenging 45%
sad 27%
mysterious 26%
emotional 17%
informative 16%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 6%
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: 54% | 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
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Graphic
Torture, Violence, Physical abuseModerate
War, Sexual contentMinor
Rape
326 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140126716
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 January 1990
Description
Newspeak, Doublethink, Big Brother, the Thought Police - George Orwell's world-famous novel coined new and potent words of warning for us all. Alive with Swiftian wit and passion, it is one of the most brilliant satires on totalitarianism and the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 146,929 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
tense 61%
challenging 45%
sad 27%
mysterious 26%
emotional 17%
informative 16%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 6%
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: 54% | 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