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1984

by George Orwell
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Thought Police. Big Brother. Orwellian. These words have entered our vocabulary because of George Orwell's classic dystopian novel, 1984. The story of one man's nightmare odyssey as he pursues a forbidden love affair through a world ruled by warring states and a power structure that controls not only information but also individual thought and memory, 1984 is a prophetic, haunting tale.

More relevant than ever before, 1984 exposes the worst crimes imaginable-the destruction of truth, freedom, and individuality.
With a new forward by Thomas Pynchon.

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  • Khaldoon A

    khaldoon a says

    Is it available in English?

    posted 20 hours ago

  • stacey t

    stacey t says

    Everyone I know has read this book. I dont know how I missed it.

    posted 2 weeks ago

  • uplandpoet

    uplandpoet says

    he wasnt supposed to be a prophet, 1984 was a little joke on 1948, the era of his publishing it.

    posted Tuesday, May 27 2008

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    (uplandpoet’s previously rated this books 4 stars)

  • cirrus

    cirrus says

    ai citit-o pe asta si ti-o doresti sau doar ti-o doresti?:-/

    posted Sunday, April 13 2008

  • Cristina

    cristina says

    It often happens that I do not remember the exact content of the books I've read years ago, but this particular one is still "living" inside of me.

    posted Thursday, April 3 2008

  • Ló

    ló says

    Couldn't agree more.

    posted Monday, March 24 2008

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    (ló ’s previously rated this books 4 stars, read review)

  • sitron45

    sitron45 says

    This book scared the hell out of me. The title is obviously 20 years before it began, but at least we may have a better idea of where it's all heading.

    posted Sunday, February 24 2008

  • Rahma H

    rahma h says

    I plan to read this book but I think is a good one b/c I ve already read other books of george orwell & for me he is a good writer in hestory

    posted Sunday, January 27 2008

  • Michael duffy

    michael duffy says

    Orwell's descriptions of the lives of the impoverished in "Down and out in Paris and London" showed that he may have harboured socialist views, but i agree, he was no Stalinist!

    posted Sunday, January 13 2008

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  • Mike B)

    mike b) says

    Orwell was a socialist, not a Stalinist. There's a difference, at least he thought so. Read "Homage to Catalonia" if you doubt me.

    posted Saturday, January 12 2008

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