Caitlin "Sparkie" 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.

Caitlin "Sparkie" Wilma, its ok your are not alone. I that the book is soo deep that sometimes it can be hard for the readers to connect. I recommend reading the book a…moreWilma, its ok your are not alone. I that the book is soo deep that sometimes it can be hard for the readers to connect. I recommend reading the book and if you don't see all of the hidden metaphors and symbols re-read and look for them which might help you spot them and then understand the "message" of the book.(less)

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Virtuella If someone doesn’t like a book you like, it’s easy to insinuate they’re too thick to “get it.” I suggest at least to consider the possibility that the ...more
Dec 28, 2014 07:30AM · flag

Jeremy Well said, Virtuella.
Nov 10, 2015 03:22AM · flag

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