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This book is a spine-chillingly accurate depiction of what living in a totalitarian state where everything you do is watched. Free thought is almost nonexistent as language has been progressively simplified down to only the most basic and uneducated terms so that people no longer have the words to exchange ideas. Relics of the once free past still exist but none survive who remember what they were for or even are, the government falsifies wars and transgressions done by enemies who were allies only a few years before, yet to remember even that is blasphemy against the state. Human nature itself is crushed down to but a few tiny fragments of desires, as no one is encouraged to love or build a family except to either indulge in momentary pleasure or to produce more workers for the government. Everything is suffocating, and we follow the main character on an uphill battle to fulfill a need for some some speck of freedom from ultimate oppression. It is a depiction of where our very world seems headed today, and it is terrifying. This book should be required reading for everyone living in a free society, as a warning. Read full review
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The book is in Good condition. It is very readable. The only problem is with all the junk offers that are included in the package. It is more paper and plastic waste that I, and anyone living on the same planet have to deal with. If I knew of this I would have been happy enough with the digital copy I already own.
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Was wanting a 1984 with a cool cover to use for a book exchange. I didn't read all of the description which is my fault but the book that came had a different cover that was underwhelming compared to the picture. That was disappointing but again my fault. Otherwise it is a great read, nicely packaged, as described
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Well the 1984 book is compelling. It makes you wonder was there some master plan in place 40-60 years ago. George Orwell almost predicts the future in his book and you learn to realize that freedom is very fragile. Highly recommend!!
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I see so many political references to today's world with George Orwell's 1984. I read the book years ago, but because of today's political climate, I wanted to re-read it. The book is great, and I see why so many comparisons are made.
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Now that we are living in a time of "newspeak" and "doublethink", this book written more than 65 years ago is more relevant and chilling than ever. George Orwell had an amazing look into the future and a compelling way to share it.
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As we live our lives, we forget that our sense of self is losing a fight of wills against those that seek to control us. This novel, which rightly belongs in the classic literature, reminds us of this basic fact if we should care to read it as such. The story is of a man living in a world where people are blinded by brainwashed hatred against the wrong people and, though it’s wrong at its core, the main character has resigned himself to this controlling fate. It’s a story that most of us can see ourselves living, though it may seem like “just a book” to some. I recommend reading this - if you want to truly be terrified and warned, please read this book.
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Although Orwell missed the year of Big Brother, it seems to me that Big Brother takes the form of Iphones or some other electronic device that is controlling our youth. I encourage limited use of these phones up to age 18.
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Book was in excellent condition and it is the kind of book that should be used in all high school history classes. It was written years ago but is very on target today.
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The book 1984 is a classic. Unfortunately, we're seeing much of George Orwell's "Big Brother" happening now. The book is an easy read. I read it in High School. I'm reading it again. Book arrived in very good condition. Doesn't look like it was read more than once.
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