A review by brooklyn1
1984 by George Orwell

dark reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

It was a heavy read which I was in the mood for. I thought the book was an interesting thought experiment and Orwell really laid out the world in interesting ways. I think there are still questions unanswered that make the world seem unfeasible, which given what the author was trying to accomplish, makes it seem too preachy at times.

From a writing perspective: it has a very straightforward presentation but overly descriptive of irrelevant details. Acts I and II severely dragged but I did really enjoy Act III.

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