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Book Review of 1984

1984
1984
Author: George Orwell
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Helpful Score: 4


1984 is an intellectual read. Don't pick it up unless you have time to really absorb it. I was amazed at the way that Orwell dug into human nature and exposed a horrifying future. Although this is NOT a horror novel, it may be the scariest book I've read!