Nineteen Eighty-Four

by George Orwell

This dystopic novel tells the story of Winston Smith as he lives his depressing life in an oppressive society. Written over sixty years ago in post-war Europe, this served, and still serves, as a warning for what might happen if a country gets too much power.

Throughout this novel, we follow our main character as he becomes more rebellious against the totalitarian government and then through his demise back into conformity. Even at the end when he is finally destroyed, he is a lovable character that all readers put hope into.

As a tale that takes place in the future, it is amazingly plausible because of the society's slight similarities to our world today. This novel is bone chilling if we think that this might be our future.

Orwell's captivating style prevails in this book. His magical way of weaving politics with fiction, the imaginable with the horrific. Orwell continues to expose the reader to what they would rather not hear, but it makes the story more captivating and able to effect the reader more.

This novel will always help keep governments in check with their citizens, no matter how much time passes after the title year. Big Brother might be watching us, but we are definitely on the lookout for him as well.

Verdict: Read