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4.5 stars
This was a re-read for a book challenge. It was especially unsettling as it felt as though the current US government and the government in the book had striking similarities. Alternative facts, causing chaos to distract the people from what those who hold power really want to achieve, and sowing a distrust in the trust in science and technological advances are present in both governments. I had a hard time controlling my anger and frustration while reading and often stopped to scroll th ...more
This was a re-read for a book challenge. It was especially unsettling as it felt as though the current US government and the government in the book had striking similarities. Alternative facts, causing chaos to distract the people from what those who hold power really want to achieve, and sowing a distrust in the trust in science and technological advances are present in both governments. I had a hard time controlling my anger and frustration while reading and often stopped to scroll th ...more
It was just alright.
I don't get the 'hype' as usual. Hahahahaha!
Just kidding.
The book doesn't really tell you a lot that you don't know.
But it makes you wonder about things.
At least for me, it made me think about religion - Christianity. And the power it holds. And I guess, its fair share of blind followers.
The ultimate question after reading these books, these classics, is - What are you going to do about it?
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What can you do, thought Winston, against the lunatic who is more intelligent t ...more
I don't get the 'hype' as usual. Hahahahaha!
Just kidding.
The book doesn't really tell you a lot that you don't know.
But it makes you wonder about things.
At least for me, it made me think about religion - Christianity. And the power it holds. And I guess, its fair share of blind followers.
The ultimate question after reading these books, these classics, is - What are you going to do about it?
---
What can you do, thought Winston, against the lunatic who is more intelligent t ...more
3,5/5
very interesting book. although i feel anxious after reading it: it describes a certain world view that is intriguing and very close to our current way of living. doesn’t it?
very interesting book. although i feel anxious after reading it: it describes a certain world view that is intriguing and very close to our current way of living. doesn’t it?
Sep 07, 2019
Roisin
marked it as to-read
Jan 11, 2020
Sarah
marked it as to-read
May 20, 2020
Paola Rivera
marked it as to-read
Feb 21, 2021
Valerie Dickson
marked it as to-read
Feb 23, 2023
Mariana
rated it
it was amazing
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Jan 01, 2022
Linda
marked it as to-read
