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Summary: The best book you should read, but don't in High School
Review: Across the country there is a travesty going on. High School teachers are requiring students to read Animal Farm by George Orwell. By the same author there is a much finer example of satire and the multiple levels Orwell attached to each of his books. Nineteen Eighty-Four is simply one of the best books written this century. It approaches a subject matter, Communism, attacks it and then inadvertantly exposes a greater meaning and truth, the essence of freedom. Orwell meant 1984 to be an attack on Russia and what would happen if Stalin and Lenin won. It trascended that and became a handbook for freedom. If anyone doesn't come out a Libertarian after reading this book, they didn't read it close enough. One of the many books that will be on classic reading lists for centuries to come.
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Summary: 1984- Another Well Written Book By George Orwell
Review: George Orwell has written another well written book on the issues of communism, and shows his absoluteley remarkable ability to put the reader inside the character. It shows a horrible world, where its occupants are monitored constantly by hidden cameras or concealed microphones. No one can think to him or herself in this country of Oceana, because Big Brother is watching you. In this world, 2+2=5, because Big Brother is always right. Powered on the hate of the traitor, Goldstein, the Party (the higher position that runs Oceana) is unstoppable. George Orwell perfectly illustrates this grim future with such description, it almost seems real. Honestly the best novel I ever read, and from my favorite author, George Orwell.
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Summary: How bad can human beings get? About this bad...
Review: This is a book about the ultimate in man's inhumanity to man. George Orwell, and many others realised that, if you controlled the thoughts of everyone in the world, then you are literally omnipotent - because nothing can be proved to exist outside the human consciousness. The part where O'Brien says that Big Brother will last literally forever gives one pause for thought. Because it is true that, in an Orwellian society, nothing can ever change. Big Brother is literally an eternal God.
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Summary: Words can't describe the brilliance...
Review: but I'll give it a try. "1984" by George Orwell is an amazing story, and an important reminder of the necessity of individualism and freedom of speech. The story is told from the point of view of Winston Smith, a man who lives in a world of rigid orthodoxy, in which any actions, words, or expressions which are contradictory to the required norm are punishable by death. The entire population has been brainwashed by the controlling "Inner Party" and the mythical "Big Brother", and Winston believes he is the only one who still holds ideals, logical thoughts, and desires inside his head. This sets the scene for a terrifying "one man against the world" story in which your heart goes out to the main character, who's deep-rooted feeling of alone-ness has been felt by almost everyone at one time or another. Even without delving into the many political and philosophical issues brought foward, this story has it all: an unlikely hero, a love story, horror, and much more. It must be stressed that "1984" wasn't meant as a prediction of the future but as a cautionary tale to prevent such a thing from ever happening. The horror of the totalitarian society in which Winston Smith lives affected me more than any horror book I've ever read. It's definately not light reading (the political descriptions in "the book" that Winston reads are particularly heavy going), but it is compulsory reading and deserves a place on the bookshelf of everyone who cares about life. It is such a compelling, brilliantly written and thought-provoking novel that I applaud George Orwell for writing it. What a genius.
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Summary: School Book review
Review: I read the book 1984 by George Orwell for my book report in school. This is a book targeted for an older audience than an eighth grader. Its main theme, I believe, is that we cannot let our government have too much power. The government is controlling the peoples' lives with a fist as tight as possible. If we allowed them to do this, we will fall into dispair. All in all, I didn't care for this book all too much. It was all kind of above my head. It used "Newspeak," past experiences, and things that just didn't make any sense to to me. I understand that most people really enjoyed this book. Maybe when I get older I will uderstand it more.
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Summary: WOW!
Review: I love reading the clasics, and this is the best I have ever read. The characters are belivable, and the setting was wonderfull. Sure, I'm 12 and this may sound silly, but I allso enjoyed the love story. The ending was sad, but very well written and thought out. I think this book is realy wonderull and, unforunitly , Orwell didn't miss by to much.
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Summary: A good read, but very depressing
Review: This is one of the most depressing books I've ever read, but it does present an excellent discussion about conspiracy and power. I think that George Orwell had very little faith in mankind.
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Summary: Best novel ever written
Review: This book describes the internal human struggle at its fullest height. It is overpowering descibing a time when the threat of the loss of personal freedoms was everywhere and the Cold War was heating up.
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Summary: Love Story
Review: I viewed this book mainly as a pleasant romantic novel. But I found that the main character Winston was very arrogant and shallow though Orwell made sure that the character was very believable. Generally a very well thought out book, though some areas, such as when he is taken by the thought police are very simple and obvious and lacking in imagination. Anybody could have written that section, it lacked originality.However, I thought that the system of government was very well organised and well thought out and seems like an efficient and effective method of ruling. Although, very harsh and unfair and not something you would like to see in practise. Cold and harsh but effective. In conclusion a very romantic story that was upsetting in places. I cried when Julia was captured.
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Summary: A very scary and real book...
Review: 1984 was one of the best and most thought provoking books I have ever read. Is it just a matter of time before the Thought Police come for me or you. Maybe one days opinion pages like this can be used to convict me. Think about how much computers know and continue to learn about you everyday. How many cookies are in your computer. BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU!
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