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Reader reviewed by Amanda D.


"1984" is what George Orwell thought life would be like 35 years after he wrote this book. In this world, there are three provinces-Oceania, Eurasia, and Eastasia. Winston works in the Ministry of Love in Oceania, rewriting articles such as TIME magazine so history is distorted. There is the Thought Police. You are not supposed to think certain thoughts such as love or rebellion against the government. If they think your face shows these emotions, or someone turns you in, they take you. You are annihilated, then forgotten. All your records will be destroyed and you are never to be spoke of again. The government is ruled by a man called Big Brother. The government brainwashes you into loving him and believing his way is the only way. Telescreens are to be set up in every room of your house so they can keep an eye on you. You are not to fall in love. That would mean allegiance to someone besides Big Brother. When Winston falls in love with a woman in his building, their love gives him many things to think about-Is this all there is? Are people meant to be ruled by one person? Is the government right? That's where the trouble starts.

I liked this book because I think it shows people what can happen if they push it. It's an alternate world. Our government will not make these mistakes if they read this book and see what could happen.