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Summary: A great book, i read it awhile ago, but a GREAT book
Review: Most of the people here are right, this book is NOT a prophecy. But the few who gave this book a bad review, say, one star, are mostly either trying to sound avant-garde, or give stupid reasons such as "I like books that make me feel good". Well that's your problem and it shouldn't affect your review of a book, that's like a film critic who doesn't like comedies giving a comedy a bad review for that reason. This makes no sense, because it's not that you feel they are bad, it is just that they don't interest you. Please be a bit better about this...
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Summary: Excellent book!
Review: A must read for anyone. Makes one think about one's situation with governing bodies.
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Summary: Not just cheap propaganda!
Review: I've read the book and found not only fun in it, but also deepness and complex political explanations. It is not only propaganda against communism, cause as everybody knows Orwell, in fact, liked communism ideals. It shows how individualism is smashed in a totalitarian society. I also recomend the animation movie AntZ. As many have seen it is not meant for kids...
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Summary: I loved this book!
Review: I highly recommend 1984, by George Orwell, in any edition or translation you choose, because I feel he was so very prophetic about the times in which we live. Thie book does not describe what COULD happen - it describes what HAS happened, at least, in some cases and to a certain percentage of the public. The information elite today, increasingly, is using cameras to monitor people - including - with those they target - in ALL areas of their lives. Likewise, people are alienated and rendered voiceless by this faceless elite who churns out lies and brainwashing (in my opinion) to keep them distracted and neutered. Authors names ARE being changed, gifts ARE stolen, composite characters ARE created, triple speak IS practiced, coverups ARE participated in. I know these things are true because I have seen and experienced them, as I am sure we all have, on a sliding scale. Likewise, society is dividing, more and more, into classes - those with insider information and privileges, and the masses who have "freedom" but cannot use it, and live like animals. I see this everyday. The "threat" is the hero of 1984, who dares to FEEL, speak the truth, try to escape conditioning. The villain is the machinery of the system, both in 1984 and today. A very good book on this subject (nonfiction) is Friendly Fascism, by Betram Gross - written ten years ago, and, in my opinion, an understatement of what is occurring, but nonetheless brilliant and illuminating.
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Summary: I loved this book!
Review: I highly recommend 1984, by George Orwell, in any edition or translation you choose, because I feel he was so very prophetic about the times in which we live. This book does not describe what COULD happen - it describes what HAS happened, at least, in some cases and to a certain percentage of the public. The information elite today, increasingly, is using cameras to monitor people - including, with those they target, in ALL areas of their lives. Likewise, people are alienated and rendered voiceless by this faceless elite who churns out lies and brainwashing (in my opinion) to keep them distracted and neutered. Authors names ARE being changed, gifts ARE stolen, composite characters ARE created, triple speak IS practiced, coverups ARE participated in. I know these things are true because I have seen and experienced them, as I am sure we all have, on a sliding scale. Likewise, society is dividing, more and more, into classes - those with insider information and privileges, and the masses who have "freedom" but cannot use it, and live like animals. I see this everyday. The "threat" is the hero of 1984, who dares to FEEL, speak the truth, try to escape conditioning. The villain is the machinery of the system, both in 1984 and today. A very good book on this subject (nonfiction) is Friendly Fascism, by Betram Gross - written ten years ago, and, in my opinion, an understatement of what is occurring, but nonetheless brilliant and illuminating
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Summary: What is Orwell trying to say, and why is it so important?
Review: I had only heard of 1984 when people talked about 'Big Brother' and such thing like that. It wasn't until my Junior year in High School that I sat down and read the book. I couldn't put it down. It gave me so much to think about. I could see what Orwell was trying to say, and I was horrified at the possibabilty of the world he portrayed. With its dark images and horrific torture it truly made you afraid. I'm just glad that people, who have read 1984, realize the message Orwell was sending and see it as a warning. While I realize a political book isn't everyones cup of tea, I encourage everyone to get and read this book. It truely makes you greatful for the freedoms we have and those we take for granted.
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Summary: Worth the Wait
Review: When I first read Orwell's essays, I knew I had to read 1984. It's been on my list for 7 years and I'm so glad I finally got around to reading it.The beginning of the book drags, but sets the tone for all that happens towards the middle and end. If you that can get through ther first 60-70 pages, you'll fly through the last 150-200. Julia was my favorite character and the way Orwell set up the first sexual encounter with her and Winston was a stroke of genius. I think my heart stopped when they were in their secret bedroom and got caught. I was waiting for them to get caught, but it happened so suddenly I got caught off balance. The action tails off towards the end but by that time the story has the reader so engrossed the end is like a carrot on a string.
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Summary: One of my favorite books@
Review: Anyone notice that 1984 has already occured? Not the date, I mean, but big brother did come already. In Maoist China, in the 50s. Although this didn't affect the whole world, if you lived there at the time you would feel the same way as the main characters. Powerful, very moving, amazing book. the movie is a terrible disappointment because it focused on the visual: the nudity and trysts. this has too many metaphors, literally, the movie was overkill.
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Summary: George Orwell : Modern Day Prophet
Review: It takes a lifetime to read this book. It's packed with symbolism and meaning. Few people will be able to absorb it all in one reading. Probably one of the Top Ten greatest literary works of all time. An excellent example of clear, concise, efficient use of the English language. Not one word out of place, not one word more or less than is needed. No 'Newspeak' in this book. It should be required reading for everyone who wants to live in a free society.
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Summary: George Orwell- the psychic
Review: I read this book when I was 13 and couldn't put it down. I can't believe some lo-life's are giving it one star- this witty, enchanting book should be a basis to everyday life. It has predicted a lot of the future and nothing is stopping it happening again. I recommend everyone to read this book.
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