328 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451524935
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet Book
Publication date: 01 July 1950
Description
Written more than 70 years ago, 1984 was George Orwell's chilling prophecy about the future. And while 1984 has come and gone, his dystopian vision of a government that will do anything to control the narrative is timelier than ever... - Nominated...
Community Reviews Summary of 123,213 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
tense 60%
challenging 45%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
emotional 16%
informative 15%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 29% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 14%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%Average rating
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Graphic
Torture, Violence, Physical abuseModerate
War, Sexual contentMinor
Rape328 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451524935
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet Book
Publication date: 01 July 1950
Description
Written more than 70 years ago, 1984 was George Orwell's chilling prophecy about the future. And while 1984 has come and gone, his dystopian vision of a government that will do anything to control the narrative is timelier than ever... - Nominated...
Community Reviews Summary of 123,213 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
tense 60%
challenging 45%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
emotional 16%
informative 15%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 29% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 14%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%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, Physical abuseModerate
War, Sexual contentMinor
Rape