1984 - Barron's Book Notes Author:Kit Reed, Michael Spring Orwell-s final novel, 1984, is the story of one man-s struggle against the ubiquitous, menacing state power (-Big Brother-) that tries to dictate nearly every aspect of human life. The novel is a classic in anti-utopian fiction, and a trenchant political satire that remains as relevant today as when it was first published.