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2034 A Cautionary Tale
Orwellian Dystopia Meets Woke Indoctrination
The year 2034 is fast approaching, 50 years after 1984. Yet, America still faces the tension between personal freedom and government control.
“It’s easier to believe the lie than to stand for truth.”
Georgiana Wellington grows up in a world of constant indoctrination. Corporate corruption and government overreach have combined to cultivate a country accepting of government-established societal norms. To deviate from government expectations means risking life, liberty, and legacy. Despite the risks, The Underground choose to live in freedom.
In this tension between accepting and defying dystopian life, Georgiana grows from a young girl to a young adult. Although school is full of pressures to take medications, experiment sexually, and change genders, Georgiana still tries to lay low. Moving to another state, she embraces romance, but she cannot run away from the choice. Will Georgiana succumb to societal expectations or choose a defiant life of freedom?
The year 2034 is fast approaching, 50 years after 1984. Yet, America still faces the tension between personal freedom and government control.
“It’s easier to believe the lie than to stand for truth.”
Georgiana Wellington grows up in a world of constant indoctrination. Corporate corruption and government overreach have combined to cultivate a country accepting of government-established societal norms. To deviate from government expectations means risking life, liberty, and legacy. Despite the risks, The Underground choose to live in freedom.
In this tension between accepting and defying dystopian life, Georgiana grows from a young girl to a young adult. Although school is full of pressures to take medications, experiment sexually, and change genders, Georgiana still tries to lay low. Moving to another state, she embraces romance, but she cannot run away from the choice. Will Georgiana succumb to societal expectations or choose a defiant life of freedom?
304 pages, Paperback
Published May 8, 2023
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May 13, 2023
This book has a unique perspective on our society. The confusion Georgiana has to walk through in this book is relevant in todays ever-changing society. We can only hope and pray America does not go down this path. Excellent read!
June 22, 2024
As the subtitle states, this book is indeed a cautionary tale of complete and total overreach of government and corporations when they work in tandem with one another. The result? Freedoms being stripped away on a whim and the loss of innocence in our youth. For a totalitarian world order can only succeed if if the brainwashing of children can occur.
There has been an active debate on whether or not a dystopian future would resemble Orwell's 1984 (where it's just a jackboot stomping on your face for the rest of eternity) or Huxley's Brave New World (where humanity is rendered docile enough by drugs and sex to the point where they won't even notice the nefarious acts of their own government). In truth, our own dystopian world is a bit of a blend of both, which Autumn Brueckmann depicts brilliantly in her novel. A society and culture so focused on consequence-free sex, drugs, and identity politics to the point where everyone is so self-obsessed that they won't even notice the government's jackboot stomping on their faces.
This book managed to predict many real life horrors such as the sexualisation of children, the complicit obediance of the masses (no matter how absurd the directions may be), and drugs being handed out freely by the government. All of this is correct and has already occurred in a multitude of places in the West where the decomposition of values, morality, and ethics is more evident.
And sometimes the absurdity of reality can even exceed fiction itself, no matter how exaggerated the circumstances might be in fiction. But that's why morality tales such as this book are so important. In the hopes that we can influence the culture and change course before we lose reality entirely and it becomes a farce.
There is hope. There's the few who will resist brainwashing and will instinctively yearn for something more meaningful out of life. It requires faith and bravery to stand firmly in the face of opposition (even if one must stand alone) and say, "No." A prospect that the protagonist, Georgiana, must wrestle with if she hopes to ever find the truth.
There has been an active debate on whether or not a dystopian future would resemble Orwell's 1984 (where it's just a jackboot stomping on your face for the rest of eternity) or Huxley's Brave New World (where humanity is rendered docile enough by drugs and sex to the point where they won't even notice the nefarious acts of their own government). In truth, our own dystopian world is a bit of a blend of both, which Autumn Brueckmann depicts brilliantly in her novel. A society and culture so focused on consequence-free sex, drugs, and identity politics to the point where everyone is so self-obsessed that they won't even notice the government's jackboot stomping on their faces.
This book managed to predict many real life horrors such as the sexualisation of children, the complicit obediance of the masses (no matter how absurd the directions may be), and drugs being handed out freely by the government. All of this is correct and has already occurred in a multitude of places in the West where the decomposition of values, morality, and ethics is more evident.
And sometimes the absurdity of reality can even exceed fiction itself, no matter how exaggerated the circumstances might be in fiction. But that's why morality tales such as this book are so important. In the hopes that we can influence the culture and change course before we lose reality entirely and it becomes a farce.
There is hope. There's the few who will resist brainwashing and will instinctively yearn for something more meaningful out of life. It requires faith and bravery to stand firmly in the face of opposition (even if one must stand alone) and say, "No." A prospect that the protagonist, Georgiana, must wrestle with if she hopes to ever find the truth.
June 15, 2023
This book is an amalgamation of most of my biggest fears. It was terrifying to read because so much of it felt real, and it was easy to picture myself as the main character. Because of this, I couldn't put the book down, especially once I got into the second half - I stayed up late a few nights, telling myself "just one more chapter".
The characters are well-written and detailed, and the author paints vivid pictures, making it easy to envision as you read. I found myself getting emotionally invested in the characters and situations - I cried at one point.
This really is a cautionary tale, and it's a great example of what happens over time. I don't think the "slippery slope fallacy" is actually fallacy - I think we've seen it play out so many times, and covid policies really showed how quickly things can change, often seemingly overnight. I think this book shows a very believable future, if we allow the government to continually erode constitutional rights and get in bed with big tech and big pharmacy.
I made sure to buy a physical copy of this book to add to my library - I look forward to letting my kids read it some day as a teaching tool. And I pray that 2034 looks very different!!
Hoping there's a second book soon!!
The characters are well-written and detailed, and the author paints vivid pictures, making it easy to envision as you read. I found myself getting emotionally invested in the characters and situations - I cried at one point.
This really is a cautionary tale, and it's a great example of what happens over time. I don't think the "slippery slope fallacy" is actually fallacy - I think we've seen it play out so many times, and covid policies really showed how quickly things can change, often seemingly overnight. I think this book shows a very believable future, if we allow the government to continually erode constitutional rights and get in bed with big tech and big pharmacy.
I made sure to buy a physical copy of this book to add to my library - I look forward to letting my kids read it some day as a teaching tool. And I pray that 2034 looks very different!!
Hoping there's a second book soon!!
June 28, 2024
A great story so very well told. The author, Autumn Brueckmann, has woven the story of a young girl named Georgiana as she navigates her years through a dystopian society in the not too distant future. From a loving family in the beginning to ending up in the indoctrination center with descriptions that eerily reflect George Orwell’s “1984” and Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World”. It truly is a cautionary tale.
December 31, 2025
I absolutely LOVED this book!! The characters and storyline had me on the edge of my seat and enthralled throughout the entire book! I HIGHLY recommend this book! My heart was broken at the realities that are happening now and could happen!! I couldn’t wait to find out what would happen next! It is defiantly a page-turner!! Now I patiently wait for book number 2!
May 22, 2023
Excellent. If you are concerned about the direction this country is headed, you will want to read this book. Very eye opening and informative. I didn't want to put it down.
December 27, 2023
The concept of freedom cannot be downplayed or forgotten. This beautifully written book is a must-read!
January 15, 2024
Can't wait to discuss this in our book club!
May 22, 2023
Definitely a great read! The story is so intriguing that I kept looking ahead to find out what was going to happen. It has caused an awareness in me to pay better attention to what is going on in our society.
May 10, 2024
Seemed like a rewrite of 1984/Brave new World with modern government (perceived) issues added to the mix. This is more of a teen fantasy as it focuses on how government programs affect a single teen age girl (her sister, her family, etc). I won't be reading the second book in this series.
August 21, 2024
2034 is a thrilling dystopian novel set close to home. It takes the trajectory of current events in the US and pushes them to their uncomfortable but possible next step. It follows Georgianna through her time in a re-education facility and the childhood/early adulthood events that lead to her imprisonment. As she navigates a complex Orwellian world, she slowly uncovers lies and secrets, including secrets about her own family. I could hardly put it down once I started, and I really hope there's a sequel!
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