i read it years ago when I was a teenager, didn’t understand a lot of what I read. But I think big brother is very much a reality today… Security camera’s everywhere!
I read it years ago. My son (18) read it last year and said, “People realize this wasn’t supposed to be a ‘how to’ guide, right?” I laughed to choke back the reality of that statement.
I recently read it and loved it. It’s scared of course but it’s not just the invasion of privacy but the mind control. The forceful interruption of free thought through lies, intimidation, and brutal methods to subdue humans to a point of such low standard. Then erasing history and the voices of anyone who would remind them that life is ours. Happiness isn’t suppose to a dream. It’s meant to be a reality. I’m deeply moved by this. Like I said lol love the book and the message is an important reminder to have for mankind for the rest of time.
It’s well written and the author absolutely gets his point across which is that society gets to a point where people aren’t supposed to be individuals with dynamic personalities but how flat the characters were really bored me
Yes it is well written and if you see some parts of the world nowadays you would see how clever was Orwell in this book. Suria and Egypt as a case in point.
@Amanda the “flat” characters were Orwell’s intent. IMHO, it was the mark of a genius to get that in his characters. They had been controlled so well that they had become a shell of what they had once been.
If you read my answer to Arthur asking me why I dislike it I said exactly that. I have absolute respect for what he did I know that that was the whole point and that he pulled it off perfectly. I said he is a great writer and made his point beautifully. I in no way am criticising his abilities all I said was because of the way he portrayed those characters in order to make that point it wasn’t a book that was my thing
I assure you you don’t want to test me on how close I follow what both of them have done. I’m not however looking to get in trouble on a page I enjoy so we will leave it at don’t assume I’m ignorant and I’ll try not to do the same for a cheeto supporter
So are you just going to ignore all the things Trump has done with North Korea and the right to try along with getting nato to pay their share? Do you not remember the drone strikes Obama took on areas with children and how he deported the most people out of every president before him? But hey your name calling so you must be right.
Just the Classic. It describes how a totalitarian world works and feels. I experienced that feeling in Cuba for decades, where this book was forbidden. You need to read Animal Farm now.
I think it’s eerie how similar George Orwell’s fictional future and our reality are. If you’d like another book that’s as relevant to society today as when it was written try Animal Farm.
One of the most tensely depressing books I’ve ever finished. Found it fascinating but it actively had a depressing effect on my mood. Had to read Catch-22 immediately after to shake it off.
i read it years ago when I was a teenager, didn’t understand a lot of what I read. But I think big brother is very much a reality today… Security camera’s everywhere!
It’s my all time fave.ive reread it many times.it chills me every time..
I couldn’t get into it,
I need to read it.
I read it years ago. My son (18) read it last year and said, “People realize this wasn’t supposed to be a ‘how to’ guide, right?” I laughed to choke back the reality of that statement.
My all time favourite book…so far.
Read it last year Very thought provoking
I read it years ago and it was a little too bleak for my taste.
I haven’t read it in years but would be worth a re-read given how much he got right about future society and the nanny state!
I want to read Classics but couldn’t get into it but have been trying for 6 years….
I’m going to read no matter how long or many year it takes….
Loved the ending [spoilerish] the Party really knew how to break someone’s spirit.
Yes. They ended up taking everything, destroyed his life & love, taking his very soul before they were satisfied.
I made a point of reading it in 1984, over the Christmas holiday. I loved it.
I read it in 1983, when I was 22 y.o. and I loved it very much! And I saw the excellent movie with John Hurt in 1984!
I read it in high school and honestly hated it.
I read it in 1964, so it was futuristic at the time. I’ve thought of it often, more lately.
Couldn’t get into it
I recently read it and loved it. It’s scared of course but it’s not just the invasion of privacy but the mind control. The forceful interruption of free thought through lies, intimidation, and brutal methods to subdue humans to a point of such low standard. Then erasing history and the voices of anyone who would remind them that life is ours. Happiness isn’t suppose to a dream. It’s meant to be a reality. I’m deeply moved by this. Like I said lol love the book and the message is an important reminder to have for mankind for the rest of time.
I read it, many years ago and it certainly seems close to reality.
I read it about a year ago and absolutely loved it.
Happening today.
Just started this afternoon… I’m reading it as part of The Great American Read campaign on PBS… it’s one of the 100 favorite books in the US….
I’m glad you mentioned the PBS show. If you hadn’t, I never would’ve heard about it. I rarely watch PBS. Thanks.
@Alicia ditto.
I loved it so much
I really disliked it
Oh really ?? Why
It’s well written and the author absolutely gets his point across which is that society gets to a point where people aren’t supposed to be individuals with dynamic personalities but how flat the characters were really bored me
Yes it is well written and if you see some parts of the world nowadays you would see how clever was Orwell in this book. Suria and Egypt as a case in point.
Oh it’s absolutely accurate
@Amanda the “flat” characters were Orwell’s intent. IMHO, it was the mark of a genius to get that in his characters. They had been controlled so well that they had become a shell of what they had once been.
If you read my answer to Arthur asking me why I dislike it I said exactly that. I have absolute respect for what he did I know that that was the whole point and that he pulled it off perfectly. I said he is a great writer and made his point beautifully. I in no way am criticising his abilities all I said was because of the way he portrayed those characters in order to make that point it wasn’t a book that was my thing
@Amanda ✌
I loved it!
Read it in school when i was a kid and i loved it. we also watched the old movie at that time. I’ve always loved it and i still own it.
I am almost half way through it. It really makes you think and I am finding it interesting.
I watched the movie shortly after reading the book. It’s one of the few movies based on a book that seemed to follow the story.
Loved it!
Such insightful commentary on how a society can totally change through dishonestly and manipulation.
Gave me goosebumps…
I just reread it about a month ago. It’s a great book. So is ferenhight 451 which is also a political alagory.
Yes, we are living it.
I tried to read it this year, after dozen or so pages I thought to myself. “Why read a book about what happens now?”
To give enough people the will to resist.
@Tom Now when you said that, I might just delete my comment
@Tomasz Your comment is very relevant to elicit thought.
My comment is just my opinion, not meant as sarcasm or criticism. ✌
A timely novel…for all times.
You might also like Animal Farm.
I love dystopian books but just didn’t enjoy this one for some reason…..I found it a bit boring if I’m honest
Yes. It is really a disturbing book.Watching reality, more disturbing day after day.
Haven’t read it since high school, but Orwell was a master at describing societal dissonance and control. Prescient in so many ways.
Living it right now at Venezuela…
Got the BBC audiobook. Good stuff.
I didn’t like it that much… I had to read it in high school!! Sorry for all those who liked this book
We got a president here using it as a guidebook instead of a work of fiction.
Pretty sure he isn’t smart enough to have read or understood it lol
Read to him
Does he have the attention span to listen or the mental capacity to understand? Lol
No , but I was just floating a answer . He probably just got the Bullitt points.
Oh I know lol!
Obama isn’t president anymore 😉
Unfortunately for us no he isn’t
Not if you actually followed what he did.
I assure you you don’t want to test me on how close I follow what both of them have done. I’m not however looking to get in trouble on a page I enjoy so we will leave it at don’t assume I’m ignorant and I’ll try not to do the same for a cheeto supporter
So are you just going to ignore all the things Trump has done with North Korea and the right to try along with getting nato to pay their share? Do you not remember the drone strikes Obama took on areas with children and how he deported the most people out of every president before him? But hey your name calling so you must be right.
@Del
No, more likely he saw the movie. ?
I really liked it.
Been a long time. Prescient in terms of what’s happening today.
Read it in HS, many years before the date. 1984 came and went, but we are sure living it now! Great book.
Fortunately this scenario didn’t come true, with the media distortion, propaganda, doublespeak, flat-screen TVs….uh-oh.
This book impeccably predicted our future way to early.
Read it in high school and was enthralled.
I really want to start it but i’m scared i won’t like it….idk what to do ?
Just read it ?
Just the Classic. It describes how a totalitarian world works and feels. I experienced that feeling in Cuba for decades, where this book was forbidden. You need to read Animal Farm now.
I think it’s eerie how similar George Orwell’s fictional future and our reality are. If you’d like another book that’s as relevant to society today as when it was written try Animal Farm.
One of the most tensely depressing books I’ve ever finished. Found it fascinating but it actively had a depressing effect on my mood. Had to read Catch-22 immediately after to shake it off.
I read it, . . . in 1981. ?