Laura criticized George Orwell's 1984 for its bleak depiction of totalitarianism and loss of freedom.
Sep 20th, 2022
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Laura criticized George Orwell's 1984 for its bleak depiction of totalitarianism and loss of freedom.
Sep 20th, 2022
Laura found 1984 to be a bit too dark and Orwellian for her taste.
Sep 20th, 2022
Laura praised '1984' for its thought-provoking dystopian themes and cautionary tale about totalitarianism.
Sep 20th, 2022
Laura criticized 1984 for its bleak portrayal of a dystopian society.
Sep 20th, 2022
Laura criticized '1984' for its bleak outlook on government control and surveillance.
Sep 20th, 2022
Laura found the discussion on surveillance and control in 1984 thought-provoking during the Leap Day book club event.
Jan 12th, 2024
Sep 12th, 2019
Laura found 1984 to be a disturbing and bleak depiction of a totalitarian society.
Jan 26th, 2023
Laura was disturbed by the oppressive dystopian society depicted in 1984.
May 20th, 2022
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Becky found 1984 to be a dystopian nightmare with a bleak outlook on society.
Mar 27th, 2022
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Mariel disliked the bleak and oppressive themes in 1984 by George Orwell.
Mar 11th, 2022
Laura compared the dystopian society in 1984 to modern issues with surveillance and control.
Mar 17th, 2021
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Katherine found 1984 to be a disturbing and unsettling dystopian novel that left her feeling hopeless about the future.
Sep 16th, 2020
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Emily found the dystopian world of 1984 by George Orwell to be bleak and unsettling.
Oct 14th, 2016
Laura also brings up 1984 by George Orwell when talking about classic dystopian works.
Mar 17th, 2021
Blair found 1984 to be a dark and dystopian novel, with a bleak view of society.
Jan 18th, 2019
Laura disliked 1984 by George Orwell, finding it bleak and unsettling.
Mar 17th, 2021
Laura mentioned that 1984 is a classic dystopian novel that still feels relevant today.
Jul 14th, 2020
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Trevor praised 1984 for its thought-provoking themes and captivating storytelling.
Sep 15th, 2021
Laura felt overwhelmed by the dystopian world in 1984.
May 13th, 2021
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Mariel has mixed feelings about 1984, finding it neither positive nor negative.
Mar 25th, 2021
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Henry compared 1984 to Brave New World, finding it more bleak and oppressive.
Jan 29th, 2021
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Matthew admired the thought-provoking themes and engaging narrative of 1984 by George Orwell.
Oct 12th, 2020
Kate found 1984 to be a thought-provoking and chilling dystopian novel.
Sep 17th, 2020
Laura found '1984' to be a bleak and chilling dystopian tale that left her unsettled.
Jul 11th, 2020
Claire compared 1984 to The Catcher in the Rye, praising its dystopian themes and complex characters.
Jun 29th, 2020
Laura mentioned 1984 in comparison to The Catcher in the Rye, noting both as thought-provoking classics.
Jun 27th, 2020
Cindy was disappointed by 1984 by George Orwell. She found it bleak and oppressive.
Jun 12th, 2020
Laura found the dystopian society in 1984 to be too bleak and unsettling.
Apr 21st, 2020
Laura found 1984 to be a depressing and dystopian novel that left her feeling uneasy.
Apr 15th, 2020
Laura found 1984 to be a disturbing and bleak portrayal of a totalitarian society.
Apr 15th, 2020
Apr 7th, 2020
Laura compared To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee to 1984 by George Orwell.
Mar 13th, 2020
Laura found 1984 to be unsettling and bleak, with a pessimistic outlook on society.
Jan 3rd, 2020
Jan 3rd, 2020
Laura found 1984 to be a bleak and dystopian portrayal of a totalitarian society.
Jan 2nd, 2020
Laura did not like 1984, finding it to be a depressing and bleak portrayal of a dystopian society.
Sep 30th, 2019
May 13th, 2019
Kelly thought 1984 was thought-provoking but somewhat depressing.
Dec 18th, 2018
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Jason compared The Catcher in the Rye to 1984, criticizing 1984 for its bleak portrayal of a dystopian society.
Jan 17th, 2018
Dec 13th, 2021
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Trevor criticized '1984' for its oppressive and dystopian themes, finding it unsettling and bleak.
Nov 9th, 2020
Oct 15th, 2020
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Pascale mentioned 1984 by George Orwell in comparison to To Kill a Mockingbird, but did not provide a specific comment.
Jan 3rd, 2020
Owen thought 1984 was an intriguing dystopian novel that raises important questions about government control.
Oct 14th, 2016
Laura criticized '1984' for its bleak portrayal of a dystopian society controlled by a totalitarian government.
Dec 7th, 2018
Laura's survey showed 1984 was also highly recommended by readers.
Jul 2nd, 2019
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Pascale appreciated the dystopian themes and thought-provoking ideas presented in the novel.
Feb 12th, 2020
Laura was not a fan of 1984, finding it bleak and depressing.
Jul 22nd, 2019
Owen didn't like the dystopian themes and bleak ending in 1984.
Aug 7th, 2018
Mar 10th, 2019
Laura had a negative reaction to 1984 and felt it was too bleak and dystopian.
Jun 16th, 2023