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1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four

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few weeks ago
Denser than I remembered. I can't believe they have sophomores in high school reading this. Even if it's a slow read, it indeed is a brilliant book. However, it's also, in my opinion, one of the most depressing books I've ever read. As well as one of the most frightening (the Thought Police section -- need I say more?) If you get through the section where you're reading "the book," 1984...more
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few weeks ago
The surprise ending was what struck me the most...it was totally unexpected. Orwell's subtle commentary on communism was well done, and it was a compelling and thought-provoking plot. Very applicable connections to reality as well, especially if you consider the time period in which the book was written, where communism was seen by the west as a viable threat.
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few weeks ago
it is facinating how close we are to this vision...
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few weeks ago
Very interesting and rather scary, esp. in light of events and views since this was written. The "Writing on the Wall...", so to speak.Sometimes difficult to wade through but highly recommended. If you 've ever wondered 'What's up with this world' - you just might find a few answers here... and a few nightmares.
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few weeks ago
An amazing book which works on many different levels, with parts which resonate more today than when I first read it 20 years ago. "The Book" inside the book is one of the most compelling parts of the novel. When describing the descent into totalitarianism, society started using '...detention without trial...torture..'. In just the last week the Queen described measures to increase the period...more
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few weeks ago
Quem nunca leu este livro deve lê-lo o quanto antes...uma visão clara e ampla de uma sociedade totalitárista que serve o Grande Irmão!!!Maravilhosamente escrito e totalmente atual!
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few weeks ago
Fascist dystopia. A classic for a reason.
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few weeks ago
I've read this book several times over the last few years and it never ceases to amaze me. Orwell introduces us to such incredibly alien concepts with almost effortless ease. Concepts such as 'group-think' and painting an image of technology as a leash, instead of simply a tool. All of these and more are woven out of pure language. Everyone should read this book.
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few weeks ago
Everyone should read . . . more than once.
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few weeks ago
too far
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  • ISBN-10: 0030565073
  • ISBN-13: 9780030565076
  • ISBN-10: 0140862536
  • ISBN-13: 9780140862539
  • ISBN-10: 0151660344
  • ISBN-13: 9780151660346
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