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1984 by George Orwell

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Winston Smith is a member of the Outer Party. He works in the Records Department in the Ministry of Truth, rewriting and distorting history.

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What it is

A society that controls everything · it messes with your head

What happens in it

Dystopia

How it feels

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Is it for you?

It's for you if…

  • you like a book that leaves you uneasy
  • you're drawn to the dark side of people
  • you like reading with your heart in your mouth

Maybe not if…

  • you're after something comforting

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