From the Bookshelf of Reading the Classics

1984
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July 1, 2012
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July 31, 2012
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Mr. Twinkie
I do believe this book is overrated in terms of being a novel. As a novel it is quite average and at some points it is actually below average. However, I do understand the fascination of the scary portrayal of world gone wrong. But it is published as a novel and then it has to be judged as a novel. Unfortunately, the first 2/3 part of the book is full of plot holes and irrational behavior of the characters. Characters are in general very superficial and you never get to really care about their d ...more
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