fiction classics dystopian literary dark reflective tense medium-paced

416 pages | first published 1949

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It is 1984, and the worlds' three major powers-Oceania, Eurasia and Eastasia-are constantly at war. In Oceania, where the Party is in power, the thought police unearth every act of dissent, and Big Brother is always watching. Winston Smith, a duti...
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Moods

dark 87%
reflective 61%
tense 60%
challenging 45%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
emotional 16%
informative 15%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 33%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 29% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

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