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1984

By: George Orwell
Narrated by: Benjamin May
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George Orwell's nineteen Eighty-Four is one of the most definitive texts of modern literature. Set in Oceania, one of the three inter-continental superstate that divided the world among themselves after a global war, Orwell's masterful critique of the political structures of the time, works itself out through the story of Winston Smith, a man caught in the webs of a dystopian future, and his clandestine love affair with Julia, a young woman he meets during the course of his work for the government. As much as it is an entertaining read, nineteen Eighty-Four is also a brilliant, and more importantly, a timeless satirical attack on the social and political structures of the world.

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I can’t believe it took me so long to read/listen to this classic. I guess I felt I “knew” what it was about, and that was sufficient.

Well - it was insufficient!

This book deserves every measure of being considered a classic. It goes to the heart of the sort of tyranny that plagues our modern world. It’s haunting. The plot moves brilliantly, both expectantly and surprisingly.

We know how it will end, but we are really not sure.

The model of control seems extremely powerful. How could it ever be broken? Orwell anticipates the weakness of every other ugly system that has tyrannized mankind, and he makes sure the Party here and “Big Brother” bests them all.

It scared me. A lot. And I guess that’s what was intended.

The reader was quite good.

Highest marks here!!!!

Remarkable! Bravo!

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One of the classic referenced book by many that is a must read. Talks about a dystopian world in which Winston- the main character lives in. Where you are constantly watched and have no freedom to even think thoughts that does not agree with the state. No pleasures are permitted such as love. Where history is manipulated in the ministry of truth. Torture takes place in the ministry of love. And war is planned in the ministry of peace. The slogans of the ruling party WAR IS PEACE , FREEDOM IS SLAVERY , IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH.

The narrator did a great job

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The scary picture of the reality towards which our society is too readily running! Masterpiece!

#makeorwellfictionagain

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the ending words gave me chills. the book gives you a perspective on the real life and society. almost as if it's "the book" of the world we live in.

9/10, would recommend.

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Really paints a picture of what evil people want for this world. Every good good activist should read this book!

In this day of Racism on the rise read this book

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Absolutely chilling, Orwell was a psychological genius ahead of his time. This is the absolute worst case scenario for human society, and this book isn't afraid to beat you over the head with its message of the complete bleakness of a world under total control, powered by nothing but hatred.
May's performance seemed stilted at first, but as the book goes on, his matter-of-fact, presentative style of dictation ends up perfectly conveying the book's themes. Everyone should read this book.

Must-Read for Anyone Politically Minded

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every time I read 1984, I'm amazed by it. we live in times where fake news is the news, social networksakt as BB and we don't nothing to stop it. thank you for excelente reading.

more relevant than ever

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I would say that you, no matter who you are, need to listen to this book. Do not imagine yourself as the hero Winston. Do not imagine your opposition as Big Brother. Read this book with the idea that this is the future of your side. That once you win the culture war, your people take control and become this nightmare. Then, with that perspective, seek to abolish all totalitarianism from your beliefs.
Performance was fantastic, but had multiple editing errors. Words would cut off prematurely or begin half way through. Editing issues aside, easily worth the pennies you can often buy it for.

Required Reading

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As I read this book, I asked myself - how could I have waited this long to read it? Putting that question aside, it doesn’t matter if you read this in 2000, 2010, 2024, 1984, 1942 - you’d see parallels of modern life documented in this incredible book. I loved every moment of this experience and could not recommend this more.

Timeless

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A true work of genius, as well as my all-time favorite and least favorite novel (here I exercise doublethink) it's truly a masterpiece. It's rather uncomfortable to read, and parts can be somewhat confusing, but it's all worth it not just for the terrifyingly clever political messages, but also the excellent characters.

The book is terrifying and leaves a poor taste in your mouth, but it's powerful and effective. More than anything, it makes you think about the world and society in a different way, changing your worldview forever. Above all, it's brilliant, and one everyone should have read/listen to at least once.

Disturbingly relevant for 2021

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