1984 Book Review
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1984 Book Review
1984 is a reflection of what the author, George Orwell, thought life would be like in the future. It is a thought-provoking novel describing an unknown leader in a world where no one knew the truth. It's an interesting tale for readers searching for a dark, yet entertaining novel. It is an interesting and dark tale into a mysterious world where nothing is what it seems.
In 1984 no one knows the truth. It's a totalitarian society run by the mysterious figure Big Brother. Everyone is controlled by Big Brother who monitors behaviour and thoughts. News and books are doctored in the Ministry of Truth where the past is changed to coincide with the "truth" that Big Brother and the Party are perpetuating. Most people believe what they are told to believe and go about their normal daily lives in accordance with Big Brother and the Party. There are few people left who are old enough to have been alive in a time before Big Brother reined supreme. Winston Smith is one of those people. He works in the Ministry of Truth doctoring newspapers and books. Although he does not fully remember the past he remembers that there was once something, possibly better, before Big Brother.
Winston lives in London which is part of Oceania. The world is divided into three continents: Oceania, Eurasia and Eastasia. All three continents are run by Big Brother. Secretly Winston buys a book and starts to write in it pouring out his inner-most thoughts. Every house has a telescreen and the people inside could be being watched at any time. The telescreen normally has a view of the rooms in the houses. Winston's house is different, although mostly of the same design as all the others there is a small alcove where Winston cannot be seen. Here he writes in his book. At first he doesn't know what to write, but then it starts flowing from him and the words "Down with Big Brother" pour onto the page. He is secretly disgusted with his life of oppression and longs to...
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