1984 - Orwell

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if you don't like it, didn't cost you anything

dcfaithful

Thoughts_Arrive wrote:

Is this book worth borrowing/buying?
Seems interesting after reading the wiki article.

i think any fan of literature should own a copy of this book. At the time it was conceived, it was terrifying for a good amount of people. Probably helped spark up many modern government conspirators as well.

Heineken Helen

jimed14 wrote:

I didn't think there was any school system on the planet that would have a curriculum withouth 1984.

we didn't read it in school :oops: . I guess Irish people are rebellious and stubborn enough as it is... without giving them any more reason :?

1984... only read it for the first time a few years back and it remains the ONE book I've read that everyone should really read... and I've read a lot of stuff.

craigb

Nineteen Eighty-Four is the best book ever. Orwell is such an amazing writer. I would recommend all of his works...so influential and they all make scary predictions about the future of mankind.

Architect and Builder

yea, it's my favorite book. 'the giver' by lois lowry is my second. favorite short story is still 'the lottery'

Back_Pedal

It's one of only two school-assigned books I took the initiative to finish on my own ahead of the rest of the class. (The other being Death of A Salesman) It absolutely grabbed me, and the parallels between modern society and Orwell's version of the future are pretty stunning to see. Motivated me to read Animal Farm for a book report.

TravisTheSky

I think the time has come for me to read this. My high school never had us read anything so thought-provoking. In college, I read mostly Shakespeare.

I have no idea why, but fiction usually bores me to tears. I find myself skimming quickly just to see what happens. So I'll have to make sure I'm in the right mood.

I will have to visit the library, where "The Man" keeps records of every title I borrow....how perfectly appropriate!!!

urbanhippie

I re-read in about once a year or so. It's a great book and should be on everyones bookshelves.

Claireack

Haven't read it in ages, first read it in 1983 (wanted to get it in before the year came), great book, read a few of his and enjoyed them all. Saw Animal Farm on stage in the mid 80's which was quite odd but good.

BrinkofForever

The movie pales in comparison to the book. Read the book first or get it on audiobook, which is just as good.

kenny olav

It's a great book and everyone should read it, but sometimes I think the words "Orwellian" and "Big Brother" get thrown around too often, and in inappropriate ways. I also think Brave New World is a more accurate prediction of what life is/will be like, and a better novel.