Although the beginning of the novel was slow and confusing to me, I feel as though 1984 was a worthwhile read by the end. I enjoyed reading about the idea of doublethink and Room 101 because they interested me most throughout the book.
I also believe that this is not a book you can skip through and expect to pass an exam based on it. Some of its concepts are difficult to understand without actually reading it.
The climax is particularly engaging, once you get to it.
1984 dragged on for me, but I think it was a good choice of reading.