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1984: A Dystopian Classic of Totalitarian Power

George Orwell (author), Michelle Datin (editor), Copyright (editor)

Paperback Published on: 10/11/2025

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Big Brother is watching you

This book is fascinating and renowned for its political message. Is it a warning for the future or are we already there?

Hannah Mulligan Ward at Woking

The greatest book ever written.

The messages resonate as much today as they ever have. Terrifying and beautiful.

Sam Morcom at Hatfield

Dystopian classic

Orwell's dystopian world is a truly terrifying and bleak place. A society controlled by 'The Party', and ultimately by Big Brother who watches and listens ... READ MORE

Beth at Chesterfield at Chesterfield

Synopsis

1984 is George Orwell's legendary vision of a world ruled by fear, propaganda, and constant surveillance. In Oceania, Winston Smith struggles to preserve truth, memory, and individuality under the watchful eye of Big Brother. With terrifying insight and enduring relevance, Orwell's masterpiece explores power, language, and resistance in one of the most influential novels ever written.

Publisher information

Publisher: PKI BOOKS
ISBN: 9789538467752
Number of pages: 288
Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
Languages: English

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An excellent novel!

This marvellous parallel to the real-life Cold War situations in Russia with the communist uprising in the East is beautifully and seamlessly matched with ... READ MORE

Dr H Orwell

The original dystopian future

Have been meaning to read this since 1984, and i finally did. I read Animal Farm for English at school, and always meant to read this, but life happened. ... READ MORE

Half Man Half Book

Nineteen Eighty-Four

Brilliant.Totally messes with your head.

ieuan morgan

All came true

So much of this book has become fact. The National Lottery, control of communications, exercises in the morning (remember Mad Lizzy and the Green Goddess?)... READ MORE

JBS1960

Nineteen Eighty-Four

Extremely good book about a Big Brother society where people`s lives controlled by the government. The freedom isn`t there for the individual and there`s c... READ MORE

Ilona

The most important book you'll ever read.

This book has changed the way I look at everything. The concepts expressed strike fear into me because of the ever impending doom that modern society will ... READ MORE

SophieLavery

Brilliant book!

I thoroughly enjoyed this fantastic novel! I have not been able to put it down over the past two weeks. The chilling vision that Orwell writes perfectly is... READ MORE

Jake Falcon

Brilliant

The world is divided into three nations. England is part of the nation of Oceania, the other two nations are Eurasia and Eastasia. These three nations are ... READ MORE

Laura McToal

A disagreeable victim of its time

Whilst it can be certain that at the time of publication the subject matter of 1984 was somewhat groundbreaking and well translates the fears of privacy an... READ MORE

LilliTiger

A classic

I read this book whilst completing my A Levels however, despite it being school work it was not a chore! Thoroughly enjoyed and there is an unexpected twis... READ MORE

Teyah Jones

A classic

I feel like everyone has to read this book. It is, for the most part, a very easy but interesting read, however I would rate it 4 stars because towards the... READ MORE

Harriet Diggle

Put it on your ‘To read’ list !

I was recommended this book a couple of years ago by an old teacher at school and I’m so glad I listened and gave it a go. Personally, I found it to be gri... READ MORE

Olivia Perrett

Very Good and Interesting Dystopian Novel

George Orwell's 1984 is a timeless classic that has been a staple of literature for decades. The novel is set in a dystopian society where the government, ... READ MORE

Besarta Tusha

Wow

Got me locked up n everything

I read almost sometimes

a book that takes you on an unforgettable journey

This is a must read recommendation for me, a piece of literature that delivers suspense and shock to the reader. It is a nightmare played out through each ... READ MORE

Ismail Eyamba

Captivating and distressing

It has of course been said of 1984 that "it is a novel not an instruction manual" and yet as time goes on it appears ever more to be an instruction manual.... READ MORE

Virginia Maine

Interesting book but not the easiest read

I really enjoyed the book. Not the easiest read, with some parts towards the end a bit dry. Definitely worth the effort, especially since it's a classic

Cormac Kealey

1984: A Dystopian Classic of Totalitarian Power

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