Avidreader86 answers “Why do people rate this book so high? ...”

Wilma asked this question about 1984:

Why do people rate this book so high? Surely I am missing something.

Avidreader86 P. 258: "You suffer from a defective memory. You are unable to remember real events and you persuade yourself that you remember other events which nev…moreP. 258: "You suffer from a defective memory. You are unable to remember real events and you persuade yourself that you remember other events which never happened."
This novel is a brilliant light shining in the darkest tunnel. The novel is thought provoking and teaches you that there are those who abuse their power to the extent of mind control and brainwashing the masses. It teaches you how valuable independent thought truly is. Be thankful there aren't any real thought police attempting to control each and every direction your mind wanders.(less)

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