1984
1984
George Orwell
Tristan Harris
[The author]'s dark vision. - Tristan Harris
Jordan Peterson
Recommended on Jordan Peterson's website.
Emma Watson
On the "books read" section of Emma Watson's GoodReads profile.
Brad Delong
Brad Delong recommended this book in his website.
Christopher Hitchens
We were all expected to read Animal Farm and [this book], which had been placed on the syllabus as part of the curriculum of the Cold War. - Christopher Hitchens
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1984

1984

George Orwell
By
George Orwell
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In the shadowed corridors of a dystopian future, George Orwell's "1984" unfolds a chilling narrative that pierces the heart of human resilience against totalitarian control. The world is divided and conquered by omnipotent states, where the very essence of truth and freedom is mangled under the iron grip of Big Brother. Through the eyes of Winston Smith, a cog in the monstrous party machine, we embark on a forbidden journey of love, rebellion, and the quest for liberation from the chains that bind the mind and soul. Orwell crafts a world alarmingly prophetic, painting the dangers of unchecked power and the erosion of fundamental human rights. "1984" is not just a story; it is a warning—a mirror reflecting our darkest inclinations and the potential abyss of a future forged by surveillance, censorship, and the annihilation of individuality. In its pages, we find not only the blueprint of our fears but also the unyielding spirit of hope, a testament to the indomitable human will to seek light in the darkest of times.

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Released
1949
8 Jun
Length
368
Pages

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Highly recommend. - Jenn Im
One of Winston Churchill's favorite books.
Examines the consequences of totalitarianism, mass surveillance and government repression. - Diane Rehm
Brad Delong recommended this book in his website.
Anna Akana recommended this book on Twitter.
J. Cole mentioned reading this book on The Fayetteville Observer.
[The author]'s dark vision. - Tristan Harris
Matt Mullenweg mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Sahil Lavingia recommended this book on Notion.
On the "books read" section of Emma Watson's GoodReads profile.
Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
On the "Top 100 Books Referenced by Noam Chomsky" list.
Recommended on Jordan Peterson's website.
We were all expected to read Animal Farm and [this book], which had been placed on the syllabus as part of the curriculum of the Cold War. - Christopher Hitchens
Perhaps one did not want to be loved so much as to be understood.
— George Orwell, 1984

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