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Wilma asked this question about 1984:
Why do people rate this book so high? Surely I am missing something.
Rachel Hartline The political theory in this book is actually wonderfully written, and it can be related to many (not only communist) regimes in our modern world.

How…moreThe political theory in this book is actually wonderfully written, and it can be related to many (not only communist) regimes in our modern world.

However, the rape culture and the blatant misogyny is disgusting. (less)
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1984
by George Orwell
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