Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell

Nineteen Eighty-Four

George Orwell with Peter Capaldi (Narrator)

12 hours, 22 minutes • first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics dystopian literary dark reflective tense medium-paced

Description

'Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past.' Hidden away in the Record Department of the sprawling Ministry of Truth, Winston Smith skilfully rewrites the past to suit the needs of the Party. Yet he i...

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Moods

dark 86%
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: 44% | 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

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