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Un libro potente, confuso y profundo. Un clásico que merece serlo y que merece ser leído (a conciencia) al menos una vez en la vida.
This book was meh. I didn't dislike it but I also didn't like it. Like every other classic I've read, it contains a lot of misogyny, which wouldn't be that big of a problem in an old book if it also didn't have the main character think about SA-ing a woman, who later (SPOILER ALERT)Is like, totally so into him because he had that thought??? The first part of the story was OK, bit of misogyny sprinkled in, as I mentioned. Then the middle part of this was a snoozefest and I skipped like half of it because I couldn't care less. And the ending was also okay at best. Not the worst book I've read but definitely not a good book.
A heavy, unforgettable read—easily one of the best books I've ever picked up. Watching Winston Smith's journey from defiance to... what he becomes by the end, felt like living through a slow, crushing heartbreak. 1984 made me angry, sad, and achingly hopeless. This isn’t just fiction—it’s a warning. And the real fear? Knowing Orwell wrote this in 1949, and realizing how much closer we've drifted to the nightmare he imagined.
I've never read a book that describes totalitarianism in such a structural way as 1984. Usually, I try to compare my reality to how the writer interprets it in fiction, but… let me tell you. We agree that our government is flawed, but the universe in this book is worse—much worse—until it left me with nothing but trauma and a whispered wish: “Please, I hope this won’t happen in real life.” Orwell did an ambitious job constructing Oceania as a land of horror. Every small detail was designed to sustain absolute power. What frightens me most is the fact that the Party, manipulation of history, and Newspeak are all invented by humans to conquers others. They create a fanatical society that no longer questions reality beyond what the Party dictates. To control an entire country, you must kill conscious thought, make people believe there’s nothing wrong with the system, and perfectly imprison them in a cage of illusion. It’s disturbing to see that humans are capable of anything for the sake of power. The Party itself has proven that no one, alive or dead, can escape its authority. Meet Winston, a Party member who reminds us that there will always be a minority who hold onto the belief of change, gathering pebbles of rebellion although he knows it’s impossible to shatter the huge stone of tyranny. Who cares about winning or losing when hope goes beyond that? When your actions become a continuous resistance to uphold humanity—not only for yourself, but for the next generation, whom you hope will live in a slightly better world? Of course, this book called dystopian fiction for a reason. I don’t think Orwell was being pessimistic here, yet he did left us with a question: “Does resistance mean something if it ends up costing you everything? Considering how bluntly Orwell described the suffering, I didn’t expect this book to touch me so deeply as human. Some parts were written with such intensity that I found myself valuing my own free will more. No matter how powerful the system is, as long as we still have our minds, they can’t fully extinguish the truth that clings there.
Full novel completed 27/1/25: oh.... oh no._______________________________A really fun dramatisation that has inspired me to read the actual novel.
Desde que soy chica que quería leer este libro y valió la pena la espera.Parece imposible que alguien lo haya escrito en 1949, es fascinante la complejidad del universo de la historia y cómo podemos reflejarla en la actualidad (y realmente en cualquier época). Apasionante y muy entretenido.Un final inolvidable y totalmente desgarrador. Me quedé mirando a la nada como no me pasaba desde los capítulos de Black Mirror jajaja.
Listening to Peter Capaldi's audiobook as a reread (after 2 years) was so amazing, i can't believe it. Give every audiobook to him. Let him read the phonebook to me. I need more.
What can I possibly say about this amazing novel, 1984 by George Orwell, that hasn't been already said by many who have read the book for over half a century. When it is said that the book is 'haunting', 'nightmarish', and 'startling' any reader would have to agree! This well known novel grips the reader from the beginning and does not even let go of the grip at the finished reading and the ending what can I say "Winston’s welcomed acceptance and outright love of his defeat is what is so sad. In the end, he utterly betrays himself and all his values – and is glad to do so. If he was just defeated, it would be merely tragic; the hero fallen. In mere defeat, there can at least be a kind of grace or honor of having fought the good fight. But his almost ecstatic joy at being finally and fully defeated makes it so much worse. There is no dignity, no hope, no self, no human being left. And, of course, that’s the point.". A classic you won't want to miss if you haven't taken the time to read it yet.
I'm going to be honest... I knew it was a book regarding a dystopian future, but I was really hoping for a happy ending. I'm not saying the ending is bad... just wishful thinking in that Winston would retain his humanity and self independence. It really is interesting though to think how the government was able to systematically alter the past and the view points of its citizens. A creepy future indeed to think about and one that does show some aspects in today's society. The novel I had contained an afterward that related doublethink to how we operate today and many of us ignore it because it's what we've been brainwashed into believing. So before you say this is an impossible future... I would give it some additional thought. Overall I enjoyed it.
I took up this book primarily because it was being referred multiple times on various social networking sites as a must-read. (I did read the plot summary when I was about half way through the book, so that was a downer for me personally)I am not going to comment on the literary style and similar stuff. I do understand the point this book is trying to make. But I do not agree with it. I guess, I am too optimistic. At some places there was a chilling similarities between the fiction and current realities.If you want a feel good book this is not the one for you. But sometimes such books are necessary to alter our perspective, to help us to be vigilant. After all, Concentration camps did exist in a democratic country.
I was astonished and scared at the same time. It's really good book about cruel world. I really hope something like this won't happen.