326 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141036144
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 03 July 2008
Description
'It was a bright 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 betra...
Community Reviews Summary of 127,746 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
tense 61%
challenging 45%
sad 26%
mysterious 25%
emotional 16%
informative 15%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 30% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | 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: 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
326 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141036144
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 03 July 2008
Description
'It was a bright 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 betra...
Community Reviews Summary of 127,746 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
tense 61%
challenging 45%
sad 26%
mysterious 25%
emotional 16%
informative 15%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 30% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | 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: 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