Review - '1984' by George Orwell


What I loved about this book:
 - its explorations of what is truth and reality
 - can the core of what it is to be human be changed?
 - the easy manipulation of those who do not want to think for themselves

What I disliked about this book:
 - it is extremely depressing and hopeless, to the point of being cynical and unrealistic
 - its view of relationships, specifically of women, has misogynistic tones
 - its characters aren't really likable
 - it's heavy-handed in what it's trying to get across

Still, for all of its flaws, it contains a lot of interesting ideas and is a book worth reading.

Readaroo Rating: 4 stars

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