A must-read for those interested in political regimes and their power over individuals. It offers a timeless example of the dangers of government control and propaganda. Orwell's descriptions are vivid, and the themes explored within the novel are universal. Overall, 1984 is an essential read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the power dynamics that exist within a society.

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• Prometheus Hall of Fame Award (1984)
• Audie Award Nominee for Audio Drama (2023)

'It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.'Winston Smith works for the Ministry of truth in London, chief city of Airstrip One. Big Brother stares out from every poster, the Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal. When Winston finds love with Julia, he discovers that life does not have to be dull and deadening, and awakens to new possibilities. Despite the police helicopters that hover and circle overhead, Winston and Julia begin to question the Party; they are drawn towards conspiracy. Yet Big Brother will not tolerate dissent - even in the mind. For those with original thoughts they invented Room 101 . . . Nineteen Eighty-Four is George Orwell's terrifying vision of a totalitarian future in which everything and everyone is slave to a tyrannical regime.

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