1984

hansdemondt recommended this 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Although society doesn't actually look like this dystopian future, there are many striking similarities.

hullograce recommended this 3 months, 2 weeks ago

I'm reading this currently and it's surprisingly current. It almost feels like it can be written at an "unknown time, 50 years in the future." Pinning the date down to 1984 makes the book seem dated.

morganhuguelet recommended this 7 months, 3 weeks ago

I love this book, re read so many times.

thesudokukid recommended this 9 months, 1 week ago

This book is a little creepy and the ending is more than a little chilling. But since that's what the author set out to do when he wrote this book to warn us about what can happen in the future it's good for the author.
I won't ruin the book for you but the place where there is no light isn't as nice and friendly as it sounds.

yutsi recommended this 11 months, 1 week ago

My favorite book of all time

larisak recommended this 11 months, 2 weeks ago

This book is still relevant today.

damienhoffman recommended this 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Insight into human nature and civilization

Kaushik2 recommended this 1 year, 4 months ago

One of the most relevant books written by a visionary.

zchillman recommended this 1 year, 4 months ago

It is as though Orwell was privileged to a view of the future, and 1984 is his journal.

Through the eyes of Winston Smith, audiences are sent on a journey through a totalitarian Oceania (London), where Big Brother watches over virtually every moment of it's citizens lives, insuring that only wholesale obdience to the government is practiced, and harsh punishment is doled out to those that waiver.

shaughn-anderson recommended this 1 year, 5 months ago

The book is a classic. Good example of early cold war hysteria. Interesting read in our era of government surveillance.

apayo recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

It was our politic reality at spain until 20-11-11

modo_komodo recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

This book awoke my political consciousness as a teenager. Essential for the modern world.

jewell-wilkins recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

This book was hard to get through at points. In the end it was worth it, though. I read this book several weeks ago and I still find myself thinking about the ideas it inspires.

mcclurecj recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

Smart and interesting

ivar_uborstein recommended this 1 year, 7 months ago

Open your eyes. Understand.

rohanjain recommended this 1 year, 8 months ago

Amazingly well written novel. Extremely depressing, but beautifully written.

johnfranciscoburn recommended this 1 year, 8 months ago

Amazing book.

brian_pthompson recommended this 1 year, 8 months ago

My favorite book. So many other stories in all media draw inspiration from the setting alone.

pinklilycat recommended this 1 year, 8 months ago

Read it. It will change your life.

amandapickering recommended this 1 year, 8 months ago

Make sure to read 1984 so you will catch all the references to an "Orwellian" future I've recently seen popping up in articles. This is a very important book.

guimick recommended this 1 year, 8 months ago

A reference of science fiction and dystopia.

rasheedwaliagha recommended this 1 year, 8 months ago

A classic. Just read it.

jvitolla recommended this 1 year, 8 months ago

peterakkies recommended this 1 year, 8 months ago

Amazing insight into the dangers of totalitarian society.

AsleepAndAwake recommended this 1 year, 9 months ago

Paranoia at it's best.

laralove23 recommended this 1 year, 12 months ago

Everyone should read this book.

Hammerfy recommended this 2 years, 1 month ago

It makes you think. Therefore, it is great.

vhugo recommended this 2 years, 1 month ago

Read this book is, at first, the bigger doublethinking you'll do on life: you'll contemplate a totally unreal and opressive atmosphere and society, and, at the same time, see that it's totally possible that it may be happening right now, with ourselves as the proles. Just amazing.

frankie-dee recommended this 2 years, 3 months ago

An intelligent, confronting, relentless story. It makes you realise just how much we rely on governments to control our lives.
Cons: It leaves you feeling wary and uncomfortable, because it refuses to give you the happy ending we all want.

linkxvi recommended this 2 years, 7 months ago

Ottima immagine della società contemporanea, storia interessante ed una struggente storia d'amore
Cons: La conclusione

cadyglaser recommended this 2 years, 7 months ago

Amazing social commentary that seems timeless
Cons: Importance gets reduced because it is cited so often

blunday98 recommended this 2 years, 9 months ago

good story. great for dystopian fiction.
Cons: a bit dark.

kelly recommended this 2 years, 9 months ago

Fantastic book...
Cons: ...but I'd hardly call it a light and refreshing summer read. :-)

krazykj recommended this 2 years, 12 months ago

Possibly my all-time favorite. So thought-provoking, wonderfully written. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.
Cons: Not for the faint of heart, slight sexual scenes (if you find that offensive).

peter recommended this 3 years ago

Great story and a quick read! Very engaging and thought provoking. I really liked the analysis of “newspeak” and how “the book” gets worked into the story.

spikesnsilk recommended this 3 years, 5 months ago

Incredibly well thought-out, with no loose ends and no escape from its doomsday pull.
Cons: Is possibly overrated, and, being a dystopian novel, does not end well.

ghengispresley recommended this 3 years, 7 months ago

Probably one of the most important books ever written.
Cons: Governments seem to regard it as a recipe book rather then a warning.

idgetman05 recommended this 3 years, 10 months ago

Wonderful author

joyewonder recommended this 3 years, 10 months ago

Great story; classic
Cons: It's a good story overall, but it can be a bit dry in some parts

rhapsody1386 recommended this 3 years, 10 months ago

One of my favorite books. Orwell knows how to write a phenomenal book.

dramabean86 recommended this 3 years, 11 months ago

great scenario for the future, entertaining and relevant to the present time
Cons: unfortunately, many will have read this in school and had their opinion of it marred by teachers!

itche recommended this 4 years, 1 month ago

One of my favorite books.
Cons: May require multiple passes to really grasp some of the ideas. May give you nightmares or paranoia.

bnewcomer recommended this 4 years, 1 month ago

Classic.
Cons: Overused reference.

daynpitseleh recommended this 4 years, 1 month ago

Extremely relevant.
Thought provoking.

ictus recommended this 4 years, 1 month ago

Recommended for people who realise the importance of the correct use of language (excuse my sloppy english) and who like rats.
Cons: Didn't foresee the computer and of course the dystopias of Huxley are much more hedonistic.

tag recommended this 4 years, 1 month ago

Very good book. It will force you to think about the ways society functions, and how thought works. Or if you don't care about those things, it probably won't. But it will still be a good read.
Cons: Similar to his other books, or at least Animal Farm

hugo recommended this 4 years, 4 months ago

dystopian tales, my favorite genre. so many of our important cultural references come from 1984 - 'newspeak', 'big brother', 'perpetual war'. ...a must read!