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Nineteen Eighty-Four
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Nov 09, 2008 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
This is my third read. Just as frightening this time. The language control that Orwell dissects isn't far from conservative talk radio.

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John
Every re-read brings the realisation that this book is outstanding....

More and more I see todays world in Orwells book...

Smith is a superb character and far stronger, in my opinion, than Big Brother. Orwell, however, suggests the futility of independent thought and action. It affirms that unity is strength. Something that Thatcher realised and tried to destroy [Miners - journalists - nationalised industries].

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