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The problem with reading 1984 (1) in 21st Century (2) for the first time as an adult is that there is nothing surprising or new to find throughout the reading experience. (Especially that my to go genre of choice is on dictatorships and civil wars, which are based on historical facts. I have read so many books with similar plots, but they are actually grounded in reality.)
For me, this is the Renoir of the books. I know the significance and importance in the history of the world and of the books. ...more
For me, this is the Renoir of the books. I know the significance and importance in the history of the world and of the books. ...more
Scrolling through the comments I noticed that a great number of reader felt depressed, emotionally exhausted and even terrified after finishing Orwell's "1984".
I understand that. It would seem like a normal reaction to this book and, still, on me, it had quite the opposite effect.
It left me full of hope.
This book is the evidence for something everyone in this community already knows. Books are not just a combination of words and books are not just entertainment.
Books are important. They can edu ...more
I understand that. It would seem like a normal reaction to this book and, still, on me, it had quite the opposite effect.
It left me full of hope.
This book is the evidence for something everyone in this community already knows. Books are not just a combination of words and books are not just entertainment.
Books are important. They can edu ...more
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