1984
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4.4 • 11 Ratings
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Publisher Description
1984 is a dystopian novel by George Orwell written in 1948, which follows the life of Winston Smith, a low ranking member of ‘the Party’, who is frustrated by the omnipresent eyes of the party, and its ominous ruler Big Brother.
‘Big Brother’ controls every aspect of people’s lives. It has invented the language ‘Newspeak’ in an attempt to completely eliminate political rebellion; created ‘Throughtcrimes’ to stop people even thinking of things considered rebellious. The party controls what people read, speak, say and do with the threat that if they disobey, they will be sent to the dreaded Room 101 as a looming punishment.
Orwell effectively explores the themes of mass media control, government surveillance, totalitarianism and how a dictator can manipulate and control history, thoughts, and lives in such a way that no one can escape it.
Customer Reviews
1984 by George Orwell
Orwell’s 1984 is a chillingly brilliant depiction of a controlled society. What makes it truly terrifying is that it no longer feels like a far-fetched dystopia; instead, it reads like a reflection of our current reality. The parallels between Big Brother’s world and modern surveillance or information control are impossible to ignore. I wouldn't be surprised if this novel ends up on "banned books" lists in certain countries soon, as its warnings are becoming uncomfortably relevant.