A review by dearrbhla
Nineteen Eighty-Four, by George Orwell

challenging dark 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? Yes

4.0

So true, George. Wish you hadn't been so weird about women though. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Drug use, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Torture

Spoiler

Near the start of the book, Winston fantasises about violently raping and murdering Julia. It's brief, but still very upsetting and no one ever mentioned it to me before I read it.