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400 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670068852
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 November 2014
Description
George Orwell’s brilliant novel 1984 is a haunting vision of the future, and a harsh denunciation of totalitarian governments. The book that introduced the terms “Big Brother” and “newspeak” depicts a world at perpetual war, where the individual i...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,799 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
tense 55%
challenging 42%
sad 25%
informative 20%
mysterious 19%
emotional 15%
adventurous 9%
funny 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 40% | A mix: 32% | Character: 27%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Physical abuse, ViolenceModerate
War, Body horror, AlcoholMinor
Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Blood400 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670068852
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 November 2014
Description
George Orwell’s brilliant novel 1984 is a haunting vision of the future, and a harsh denunciation of totalitarian governments. The book that introduced the terms “Big Brother” and “newspeak” depicts a world at perpetual war, where the individual i...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,799 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
tense 55%
challenging 42%
sad 25%
informative 20%
mysterious 19%
emotional 15%
adventurous 9%
funny 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 40% | A mix: 32% | Character: 27%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Physical abuse, ViolenceModerate
War, Body horror, AlcoholMinor
Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Blood