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Oct 29, 2020Kanwar_0 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A masterpiece of dystopian writing. Orwell's straightforward writing style really works to enhance the bleak world he has built up. Big Brother's looming eyes really add a second layer of tension to every scene and basically create a choke hold on the reading the entire time. Winston is also a good character and his observant eyes really help bring out hope as well as dread in the story. Though the beat to beat could be more engaging, especially in part 1 where the most amount of exposition happens (at some points it quite literally feels like an essay, which isn't really a bad thing), but part 2 and especially part 3 really bring the later half to a higher level. The ending is heart wrenching but I wouldn't want it any other way. It is wholly consistent with the rest of the story and really ties the book in a dark knot. Would recommend to any fans of dystopian literature or great worldbuilding. Orwell's essayist background also helps fill the book with many ideas, lessons and themes that can be unraveled and studied for days. 10/10.