A review by lin_reads_things
1984, by George Orwell

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

2.75

I can understand why it's concidered a classic, and the story is interesting, but most of what the book says about dictatorship and politics is pretty underwhelming and nothing you wouldn't know from paying attention in highschool history. This paired with the mid writing style and very in-your-face misogyny really took away from what would have otherwise been a pretty decent read.
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