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1984

By: George Orwell
Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
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Big Brother is watching you....

1984 is the year in which it happens. The world is divided into three superstates. In Oceania, the Party’s power is absolute. Every action, word, gesture and thought is monitored under the watchful eye of Big Brother and the Thought Police. In the Ministry of Truth, the Party’s department for propaganda, Winston Smith’s job is to edit the past. Over time, the impulse to escape the machine and live independently takes hold of him and he embarks on a secret and forbidden love affair. As he writes the words ‘DOWN WITH BIG BROTHER’, his personal rebellion begins....

George Orwell’s masterpiece is the definitive dystopian novel and one of the most influential works of the twentieth century.

©1949 George Orwell (P)2015 Canongate Books Ltd Classics Dystopian Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Political Science Fiction Scary

Critic Reviews

"I read it again, and again...right up there among my favourite books." (Margaret Atwood, Guardian)
"My favourite book is 1984... More relevant to today than almost any other book that you can think of." (Jo Brand)
"His final masterpiece...enthralling and indispensable for understanding modern history." (New York Review of Books)
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A never ending war. False scarcity. A ruling class obsessed with maintaining power for its own sake. Thoughtless and easily manipulated masses. A ever watching security state... War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength... Reality is odder than this fiction.

Relevant to this day

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This masterpiece had me listening avidly to a possible future that would scare the crap out of anyone. Narration was excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

A alarming view into a dystopian future.

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This book is such a classic. every body should read or listen to it. defiantly resonates with today's society.

great listen

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This book is a must read. It's just so well written, the content is profound and thrilling, and read magnificently.

phenomenal book, very well read

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Life should be finding ones purpose and pursuing it freely to whatever end. That is the greatest gift the Western world has provided. Never should freedom be overturned by the argument of safety.

A World I Hope to Never See

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I had to reread this to help a student and it’s not my favourite novel, so I got the audiobook. I have to say that listening to it was much more enjoyable than reading it. Wincott’s narration is superb and I noticed more elements of style and structure listening to it than I did reading it. Thank goodness for long drives to the cabin because I could get through the book for the student really quickly.

Enjoyed it more as an audiobook!

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Amazing book that shows how and where we are as society. A must read for all.

Scary to be Sure

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Thought provoking or is that thought speak? Depth that inspires and frightens. Masterpiece. Thankyou Eric.

Disturbingly moving

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A genius understanding of 'the way' of Totalitarianism and a totally engrossing, and eerie, story to carry you through that understanding.

Will leave one a bit disturbed than when one came in.

A classic for a reason!

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Really enjoyed the story. Intense and shocking in some places. Fantastic narration. Highly recommend it.

Great

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