1984 by George Orwell

326 pages first pub 1949 (editions) user-added

fiction classics dystopian literary dark reflective tense medium-paced

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'It was a right cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.' Winston Smith works for the Ministry of Truth in London, chief city of Airstrip One. Big Brother stares out from every poster, the Thought Police uncover every act of b...

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Moods

dark 86%
reflective 61%
tense 61%
challenging 45%
sad 27%
mysterious 26%
emotional 17%
informative 16%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 60%
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: 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%

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