A review by asbat
1984 by George Orwell

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Follow Winston as he discovers what is wrong with his society, rebel,

Spoiler

only to return right back to his submissive state. So many thoughts on the Ministry of Truth and how if you edit something so much and do not preserve the past then what even is real or a fact. The rebels being part of the state/big brother and causing thoughtcrime to then convince people what they should believe.

Such a thought provoking book that I will not forget for a long time.