[Book Review] : 1984 by George Orwell

Summary:

War is peace

Freedom is slavery

And Big Brother is watching...

Thought Police. Big Brother. Orwellian. These words have become part of our national vocabulary because of George Orwell's classic novel 1984, the story of one man's nightmare odyssey through a world ruled by warring states and a power structure that controls not only information but individual thought and memory. A minor functionary named Winston Smith  joins a covert brotherhood and pursues a forbidden love affair against the cold, gray backdrop of the Republic of Oceania-only to become a hunted enemy of the state...and of Big Brother.

Today, half a century after it was written, Orwell's prophetic, haunting tale of conformity and identity strikes a disturbing chord. As we follow Winston Smith through his rebellion, imprisonment, torture, and reeducation, we witness firsthand the worst crime we can inflict upon ourselves and others: the destruction of the truths and freedoms that make us who we are.

*Source : From the book

My Thoughts:

This book is not like my usual read but I'm so proud of myself to push it through until the very last page. It was not an easy read and not my cup of tea but 1984 was in my list of books to read before I die.

1984 is in a different level kind of read for me. It's a dystopian book that published in 1948 (correct me if I'm wrong) and many said as a warning of what the future could be. What the world likes in 1984 is too grim. Brain washing. Dehumanization. No freedom in any way. Government watches every step and movement. History and past being cut and paste, controlled and rewritten. Language changed for the hint of rebellion. There is no hiding place. Imagine living in a world with no love, no lust or emotion.

Sorry to say but my reading experience was quite boring. Too many narratives and details that skipped my reading. I did not particularly paid attention with the political views because I don't have any interest in politic. I know the political situation is one of the main topic of the story but I treated it as a background of the story.

At the end of it, I'm happy that I read it. My reading experience may not be as pleasant as I read another book but I have no regret. It opened my eyes and makes me grateful for the world that I'm living in. And again, this is not my comfort read but I'm so glad that I tackled it and managed to be out of my comfort zone.

♥

Mima