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1984

Michael Dean

1984

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33 Negative Sentiment
13 Neutral Sentiment
11 Positive Sentiment
  • Laura SweltzNegative Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura criticized George Orwell's 1984 for its bleak depiction of totalitarianism and loss of freedom.

  • Laura SweltzNegative Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura found 1984 to be a bit too dark and Orwellian for her taste.

  • Laura SweltzPositive Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura praised '1984' for its thought-provoking dystopian themes and cautionary tale about totalitarianism.

  • Laura SweltzNegative Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura criticized 1984 for its bleak portrayal of a dystopian society.

  • Laura SweltzNegative Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura criticized '1984' for its bleak outlook on government control and surveillance.

  • Laura SweltzNeutral Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura found the discussion on surveillance and control in 1984 thought-provoking during the Leap Day book club event.

  • Henry Bley-VromanPositive Sentiment
    Henry Bley-Vroman

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    Henry found 1984 to be a thought-provoking and dystopian novel.

  • Laura SweltzNegative Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura found 1984 to be a disturbing and bleak depiction of a totalitarian society.

  • Laura SweltzNegative Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura was disturbed by the oppressive dystopian society depicted in 1984.

  • Becky Bowring RadnaevNegative Sentiment
    Becky Bowring Radnaev

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    Becky found 1984 to be a dystopian nightmare with a bleak outlook on society.

  • Mariel A. de la GarzaNegative Sentiment
    Mariel A. de la Garza

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    Mariel disliked the bleak and oppressive themes in 1984 by George Orwell.

  • J SpollNegative Sentiment
    J Spoll

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    J felt overwhelmed by the oppressive tone of 1984.

  • Laura SweltzNegative Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura compared the dystopian society in 1984 to modern issues with surveillance and control.

  • Katherine OlveraNegative Sentiment
    Katherine Olvera

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    Katherine found 1984 to be a disturbing and unsettling dystopian novel that left her feeling hopeless about the future.

  • MariaPositive Sentiment
    Maria

    Maria is enjoying reading 1984 after a long wait. Connecting with an old friend to discuss it has made the experience even better.

  • Emily PerryNegative Sentiment
    Emily Perry

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    Emily found the dystopian world of 1984 by George Orwell to be bleak and unsettling.

  • Laura SweltzNeutral Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura also brings up 1984 by George Orwell when talking about classic dystopian works.

  • Blair CulbrethNegative Sentiment
    Blair Culbreth

    Blair found 1984 to be a dark and dystopian novel, with a bleak view of society.

  • Laura SweltzNegative Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura disliked 1984 by George Orwell, finding it bleak and unsettling.

  • Laura SweltzNeutral Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura mentioned that 1984 is a classic dystopian novel that still feels relevant today.

  • Trevor DavisPositive Sentiment
    Trevor Davis

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    Trevor praised 1984 for its thought-provoking themes and captivating storytelling.

  • Laura SweltzNegative Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura felt overwhelmed by the dystopian world in 1984.

  • Mariel A. de la GarzaNeutral Sentiment
    Mariel A. de la Garza

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    Mariel has mixed feelings about 1984, finding it neither positive nor negative.

  • Henry Bley-VromanNegative Sentiment
    Henry Bley-Vroman

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    Henry compared 1984 to Brave New World, finding it more bleak and oppressive.

  • Matthew MocniakPositive Sentiment
    Matthew Mocniak

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    Matthew admired the thought-provoking themes and engaging narrative of 1984 by George Orwell.

  • Kate TrenerryPositive Sentiment
    Kate Trenerry

    Kate found 1984 to be a thought-provoking and chilling dystopian novel.

  • Laura SweltzNegative Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura found '1984' to be a bleak and chilling dystopian tale that left her unsettled.

  • Claire Atwell EisingerPositive Sentiment
    Claire Atwell Eisinger

    Claire compared 1984 to The Catcher in the Rye, praising its dystopian themes and complex characters.

  • Laura SweltzNeutral Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura mentioned 1984 in comparison to The Catcher in the Rye, noting both as thought-provoking classics.

  • Cindy CaldwellNegative Sentiment
    Cindy Caldwell

    Cindy was disappointed by 1984 by George Orwell. She found it bleak and oppressive.

  • Laura SweltzNegative Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura found the dystopian society in 1984 to be too bleak and unsettling.

  • Laura SweltzNegative Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura found 1984 to be a depressing and dystopian novel that left her feeling uneasy.

  • Laura SweltzNegative Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura found 1984 to be a disturbing and bleak portrayal of a totalitarian society.

  • Laura SweltzNeutral Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura compared To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee to 1984 by George Orwell.

  • SlackbotNeutral Sentiment
    Slackbot

    slackbot mentioned 1984 in comparison to To Kill a Mockingbird.

  • Laura SweltzNegative Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura found 1984 to be unsettling and bleak, with a pessimistic outlook on society.

  • Laura SweltzNegative Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura found 1984 to be a bleak and dystopian portrayal of a totalitarian society.

  • Laura SweltzNegative Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura did not like 1984, finding it to be a depressing and bleak portrayal of a dystopian society.

  • Grace CanfieldPositive Sentiment
    Grace Canfield

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    Grace enjoyed the dystopian world of 1984 and found it thought-provoking.

  • Kelly KennyNeutral Sentiment
    Kelly Kenny

    Kelly thought 1984 was thought-provoking but somewhat depressing.

  • Jason TothNegative Sentiment
    Jason Toth

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    Jason compared The Catcher in the Rye to 1984, criticizing 1984 for its bleak portrayal of a dystopian society.

  • MariaNeutral Sentiment
    Maria

    Maria is super excited about reading 1984, which is fresh in her mind.

  • MariaPositive Sentiment
    Maria

    Maria is really enjoying reading 1984, a book that has been on her bucket list, especially since it is free on Kindle.

  • Dylan Lederle-EnsignNegative Sentiment
    Dylan Lederle-Ensign

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    Dylan found 1984 to be too bleak and dystopian for his taste.

  • Trevor DavisNegative Sentiment
    Trevor Davis

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    Trevor criticized '1984' for its oppressive and dystopian themes, finding it unsettling and bleak.

  • Peyton ChanceNegative Sentiment
    Peyton Chance

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    Peyton finds 1984 to be a dark and oppressive dystopian novel.

  • Pascale GeorgesNeutral Sentiment
    Pascale Georges

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    Pascale mentioned 1984 by George Orwell in comparison to To Kill a Mockingbird, but did not provide a specific comment.

  • Owen ShifflettNeutral Sentiment
    Owen Shifflett

    Owen thought 1984 was an intriguing dystopian novel that raises important questions about government control.

  • Laura SweltzNegative Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura criticized '1984' for its bleak portrayal of a dystopian society controlled by a totalitarian government.

  • Laura SweltzPositive Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura's survey showed 1984 was also highly recommended by readers.

  • Pascale GeorgesPositive Sentiment
    Pascale Georges

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    Pascale appreciated the dystopian themes and thought-provoking ideas presented in the novel.

  • Laura SweltzNegative Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura was not a fan of 1984, finding it bleak and depressing.

  • Owen ShifflettNegative Sentiment
    Owen Shifflett

    Owen didn't like the dystopian themes and bleak ending in 1984.

  • Natalie ReichNegative Sentiment
    Natalie Reich

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    Natalie found 1984 to be a dark and oppressive dystopian novel.

  • Laura SweltzNegative Sentiment
    Laura Sweltz

    Laura had a negative reaction to 1984 and felt it was too bleak and dystopian.