1984

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Summary: 1984, a disturbing realistic view of the future.
Review: 1984 pulled me in as I closed my eyes and hopes that the world would never become as corrupt as it was in Winston's world. Freedom of speech, thought, and everything and anything else that we hold dear was snatched away from the world. The Inner Party controls all and creates the stories of the past, present, and future. 2+2=5, and telescreens watch you at all times. This is what has happened on earth in George Orwell's hit, 1984. Although Orwell may not have predicted the future as it is now, it is still an exceptional book. Winston Smith's life is in constant jeopardy from the thought police and telescreens. The first mistake Winston makes is buying a journal. Then he writes in it, and the rest of the "crimes" come naturally. Eventually, the thought police catch him, and try to make him "sane." My favorite passage is when Winston and his counselor are talking in the "Ministry of Love," which is where thought criminals are taken when they are caught. His counselor says," Winston, you know, my mind is just like yours, but you're insane." They continue their talk. The story's atmosphere, as you could have guessed is overwhelming. The descriptive voice used so realistically however, moves you through Winston's mind, and where ever he goes. At times the book can be extremely slow, yet the last chapter picks up the pace, and excitement level. Bear with the book. As I just mentioned, the first two chapters of the book are not the most thrilling, but they have to be there, or the final chapter would not make sense. Mostly the book was enjoyable, and I kept saying to myself, " Oh, this is what the world would be like if the Democratic Party ruled." It was exceedingly disturbing. I have to admit, the book was not my favorite, and would probably not even qualify to be on my list as on of my top five favorites. However, the description of the book filled me with emotion. Read 1984 sci-fi fan or not, I believe you'll enjoy the book. I did, despite its numerous flaws.

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Summary: Blew my mind
Review: This book was absolutely amazing. Very intense reading. Make sure you do something hope-producing after you read this (watching "Braveheart" worked for me) so that it doesn't permanently sour your world-view.

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Summary: Orwell's masterpiece illustrates what we are coming to
Review: This book is almost like my bible. After the Denver police departments decision to use hidden cameras to catch speeders and red light violations, I beame instantly chilled. I was somewhat captivated by how modern America is becoming very much like like Orwell's totalitarian society, and have decided to reread this book yet again. Do not be fooled by bad reviews. This book will make you think if you take it with an open mind, and scare you into beleiving what is possible. Do not be rushed to read this book. Compare and contrast and think.

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Summary: best book i ever read
Review: 1984 was a fantastic book! the entire book is a frightening portrayal of the future that grabs the reader and refuses to let go... a true 20th century classic. the ending gave me nightmares for months, which is an amazing feat considering the multimedia-less venue that is literature. big brother has to be one of the most menacing icons ever unleashed upon the minds of the bookreading populace. i heartily recommend this book to anyone and everyone.

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Summary: One of the most powerful novels ever written
Review: There's not much you can say about this book that hasn't been said a thousand times before. It is well-written, the characters are excellently portrayed, the themes are strong and compelling... But for me the one thing this novel does better than all that is paint an atmosphere. Orwell draws you into the world he creates so expertly you can *feel* the sense of oppression, it's so real it is perfectly palpable. When the lead characters breaks free, you will him with all your soul to succeed... One of the greatest books ever written. And one of the most affecting.

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Summary: I just couldn't get into it.
Review: This is a very well written book, I just had trouble understanding it. The begining wasn't too bad, but the more I read the less I enjoyed it.

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Summary: so far so good...
Review: i'm reading this book in my english class right now and i'm actually not even done... i'll admit in the beginning it was pretty slow and kind of boring but we're almost done with it now and i really like it.. i'm not too into reading or anything and it's pretty hard for me to find a book i like... i guess what i'm saying is that it's a good book and people should read it :)

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Summary: Disturbing
Review: Orwell may have not been correct on placeing the date on the book but his ideas to me are seemingly coming true. In this modern world it seems almost impossible to elude video-cameras, microphones and other elements of this sort. If the government wants to watch you they all ready have the means to due so. In our schools we are being taught only half truths to every major conflict with other world powers. For example go to Vietnam and they're musuems and history books have a whole other perspective on the vietnam war, but how are school children to know this other perspective. So in a way the U.S. is actually rewriting history. Also the press seems to rule our lives they tell us whats cool, whats not, how to act, and how to think. What is to stop them from crossing the line. We are given the false myth that they work for us; when in fact every thing you here is edited by certain people to portray certain messages to you. For example, everytime we see a third world country on TV all we see is poverty and starvation, what you dont see is the millions of people in that country that are doing fine , given you the false pretense that life here in America is sooooo much better. Watch out It may not be long before Orwells interpretation of the future might happen.

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Summary: A True Must Read
Review: People forget that this book isn't about what Orwell actually thought 1984 would be like, but rather it was what he thought the future could be like. This book has helped people fight a future which still may arrive. This is a book that changed our society and the way attentive readers view their world. Not only is 1984 massively important but it is a great read.

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Summary: An unrealistic book that dosen't make sense
Review: I think that this book is a bad book. Not only is it unrealistic, but also a boring book. Orwell has an imaginative mind, I must say, but thuis book talks about 1949, when he published it when there were such things as totalitarism. How could he know it would still be the exact same thing in 1984? This book also has strange events. The author skipped around too many times. At one sentence, he would be in the appartment in Winston's home, and without telling a reason for it, he would be some where else. The book is also boring. There is not enough action and suspense to make the reader willing to read it.