This book was one of the worst books I have ever read

[King of Frogs]

Quite frankly, I think you were reading the wrong 1984, Jack, because I cannot understand how anyone with half a brain could not have even been slightly interested in the content of theis book. It's theories and portayal of totalitarianism are spot on and interesting, and even if that doesn't interest you, the age-old story of two people trying desperatly to overcome unbeatable odds is one which should arouse some kind of empathy in you. I suggest reading it again, and this time really concentrate on what is being said, you may find out what we're all talking about here.

[seattlegrace90]

I do find it remotely interesting, I am glad that I do understand it, and I think that's why people don't like it because they don't or don't take the time to understand it. Many people in my English class say they don't like it, but I think it's because they don't understand it, or are too lazy to try to understand, and they just complain to me ,and I HATE it, it's like " hello take three seconds and read it and don't come crying to me, because I do understand it, and if you don't this far into the book that's not my problem. ( WOW sorry guys didn't mean to go off on a rant, I guess I'm just stressed today)

[angel_eyez20081]

haha. it definately takes more than 3 seconds to read seattlegrace90. it takes times to just sit down and read it and comprehend things and analysize this book. But your right, why complain, if they dont read it, or take the time to do so.

[Tasartir]

I'm with those who think 1984 is one of the best books they've read, it's a harrowing experience!

[Starstruck1445]

this book was boring to me to as it delt with a lot of political issues...proles, big brother, world war 1 kind of things!! im just a teenager i wasnt interested at all...but i did learn a few things about society back in the day that i did not know before i read the book!! maybe when im older i will chose to read the book again and will find understanding in it....right now i lost interest.

[seattlegrace90]

this book was boring to me to as it delt with a lot of political issues...proles, big brother, world war 1 kind of things!! im just a teenager i wasnt interested at all...but i did learn a few things about society back in the day that i did not know before i read the book!! maybe when im older i will chose to read the book again and will find understanding in it....right now i lost interest.

FYI it's World War two kind of stuff, just thought I'd let you know

[TTSAFB]

I understand what your saying about 1984 the book was very difficult for me to comprehend. I understood the book when someone was explaining it to me but when i started reading it again i got completely lost but alltogether it was an ok book.

[liesl]

i remember choosing to read 1984 for leisure after having done a practice paper on dystopian literature for english language. i loved every moment of it and found it made me become more politically minded (which helped in sociology). i havent read it in many years but i have already decided to write my dissertation on dystopian literature with much focus on 1984 and other major texts such as Brave New World and The Handmaids Tale.

the only slight dislike i can have with these books are the endings, i find myself mentally willing the characters on to smash the system and overthrow the government and am always immensely upset that they fail. Though i understand that these failures are necessary to highlight the horror of an unbreakable all-controlling future government.

[chubbs213]

read animal farm, its slightly easier to read but says about the same thing

[braniac2read]

the reason i hate this book was becuase when they were released i thought theyd have sex on the spot. because now they were allowed. they picked betrayel over love. how come they couldnt forget there diffrences. it was like their love ment nothing. i whanted a good ending i guess my hopes were to high.

[bazarov]

the reason i hate this book was becuase when they were released i thought theyd have sex on the spot. because now they were allowed. they picked betrayel over love. how come they couldnt forget there diffrences. it was like their love ment nothing. i whanted a good ending i guess my hopes were to high.

Their love did meant something, but Party had to win; killing every piece of good and humanity in society.

[B-Mental]

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[braniac2read]

im pissed off. how come after julia and winston got released they wouldnt fall in love again. Nobody would care anymore. How come they couldnt just forget their problems? it was like their love ment nothing anymore.

[braniac2read]

Their love did meant something, but Party had to win; killing every piece of good and humanity in society.

i guess your right. But when winston prooved o'brien wrong about still lovining julia i thought he wouldnt betray her.Falling in love is the humen condition you cant stop that because thats what every body starts to feel. I dont whant the party to win. but if the party let them fall in love how come they couldnt think and remeber the seacret meetings and stuff? and forget who betrayed who it wasnt their falt it was o' brien and the thought police.

[Scheherazade]

the reason i hate this book was becuase when they were released i thought theyd have sex on the spot.

I hear persistent long term torture is not very good one's libido!