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I thought that this book was a great precursor and good inspiration for the ted talks that we did. Winston's story as he goes about his tedious and monotonous life, he has revelation as he encounters surprises and his life becomes turned upside down, as his thoughts and desire overcome his love for Big Brother. This talk although trying to represent the year 1984, shows us how if regimes such as Hitler or if the liberation hadn't had such victory, our world, our lives right now might've been lie
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A very good book that illustrate what the year 1984 would be like in a dystopian setting. Recommended for anyone who likes dark plots. This book explores the ideas of passionate love, oppression, and many more.
The book's plot is very eye opening and actually scary. At times the book kept me on the edge of my seat but I was bored most of the time because there is a lot of repetition.
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This book could be considered as an overall view of society today. It deals a lot with power and fear in which are used to either control or gain control.
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