The strangest thing about this novel and its discourse on state surveillance and societal control is that, in some ways, it feels less like a dystopian tale, and more like a work of nonfiction.
The strangest thing about this novel and its discourse on state surveillance and societal control is that, in some ways, it feels less like a dystopian tale, and more like a work of nonfiction. While bleak, 1984 is one of the most interesting novels you’ll ever pick up, and Orwell’s stripped back writing style makes it a fast-paced read that will keep you flipping pages into the early hours.