Monday, July 21, 2008

Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell

Orwell's classic novel is set in a dystopian world where not only deeds, but also thoughts, can be criminal. I found this book a little more difficult to get through than Huxley's "Brave New World" simply because it was all bad news - Huxley injected a little humor (and a lot of sarcasm) in his similarly-themed novel. Definitely worth reading, but don't look to this title if you're searching for a "feel good" read.

Leatherby Libraries Call Number: PR6029.R8 N49 1984
2nd Floor Humanities Library
Review submitted by: Jessica Cioffi, Holocaust Education Coordinator, Rodgers Center
Rating: Recommended

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