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Sep 04, 2009
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it was amazing
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haha... dapet lima ribu ajah. dg alasan nawar, "mang, ni buku kan bahasa inggris" XD
ternyata, bagi pedagang buku, novel berbahasa indonesia lebih mahal daripada novel berbahasa inggris. so, harga buku ini, cuma setengah harga novel2 HQ XD ...more
ternyata, bagi pedagang buku, novel berbahasa indonesia lebih mahal daripada novel berbahasa inggris. so, harga buku ini, cuma setengah harga novel2 HQ XD ...more

Must reading for today's political situation. The Obamanation demands a re-read of 1984, as Big Brother government seems to be reaching out again to control or own much of private businesses, and invade private lives. Can you get government Health Care in the future if you smoke, or obese, diabetic, have other conditions resulting in your bad choices. If you choose to not go Green, what will government do to you or prevent you from doing. ETC! Orwell's future vision looks like it may be getting
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Summary: A guy living a repressive society starts to ask questions and has to face up to the authorities.
Things I liked:
The more personal reflections of the main character.
The setting was very thorough and painted a chilling view of a possible world view.
Still relevant ideas even though it was written a long time ago.
Things I thought could be improved:
POV was a bit impersonal at times.
Couple of fairly large chunks of exposition felt a bit forced and smug.
Highlight: When he recalls his mothe ...more
Things I liked:
The more personal reflections of the main character.
The setting was very thorough and painted a chilling view of a possible world view.
Still relevant ideas even though it was written a long time ago.
Things I thought could be improved:
POV was a bit impersonal at times.
Couple of fairly large chunks of exposition felt a bit forced and smug.
Highlight: When he recalls his mothe ...more

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Jun 15, 2008
Stephanie *Eff your feelings*
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Jul 26, 2008
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Nov 23, 2008
Mohamed
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Feb 05, 2009
Laura S
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