1984
by George Orwell
Genre: Dystopian
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Publisher: Secker & Warburg
Year: 1949
Format: eBook
Audience: Adult
Price: $8.99
Rating: 4.8/5
Reading Time: 5 hours
A chilling tale of surveillance and totalitarianism.
Cultural Notes: Critiques post-WWII political ideologies in the UK.
Awards: Prometheus Hall of Fame
Reviews
Clara
Terrifyingly relevant.
Rating: 5/5
Dan
A must-read for dystopian fans.
Rating: 4/5
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