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In 1984, George Orwell sets an eerie setting in a futuristic society where the government has complete control over society. Winston Smith, a frail man, works in a division of the government that alters events in history that may make the government look bad to make the government look perfect to avoid rebellion. He seems to be the only one in society to realize how heavily they're being oppressed. 1984 shows Winston's journey in attempting to overthrow the government. The book uses vivid imagery that paints a picture into the reader's mind and an overall shocking plot that will keep you on edge constantly.
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1984 (Signet Classics) by George Orwell
erikscottgregory, February 17, 2011
In 1984, George Orwell sets an eerie setting in a futuristic society where the government has complete control over society. Winston Smith, a frail man, works in a division of the government that alters events in history that may make the government look bad to make the government look perfect to avoid rebellion. He seems to be the only one in society to realize how heavily they're being oppressed. 1984 shows Winston's journey in attempting to overthrow the government. The book uses vivid imagery that paints a picture into the reader's mind and an overall shocking plot that will keep you on edge constantly.(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)