*~Can't Stop Reading~* discussion

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Amazing!!!!! This man loves language so much so that he wrote a manifesto within the novel, and created a language that was concisely explained. I really resonated with his writing as a lover of language! His words were constructed beautifully and purposefully. He thought about everything he wrote and did it gracefully. His concepts were interesting and thought provoking. The book was set up in two parts for me; the first, setting up the world; the second, the story of Winston. I really loved what his mind created for a society. The story was alright but laced with beautiful writing so it still appealed to me. I will think about this book frequently in the future. A true sign of a good book is that it doesn't leave you easily. I look forward to reading Animal Farm.

In my Room 101, there would be giant, flying, Floridian cockroaches and Big Brother would threaten me with their proximity. I would rat-out my own mother to avoid such a nightmare.

I first read this book a decade ago, when I was only 15, and I absolutely hated it. I've actually been meaning to reread it and give it another shot, even though right now I consider it one of the worst books I've ever read. It's surprising how much time can change your reactions to certain books. I also hated Brave New World when I first read it (also at 15), and now it's one of my favorite books.

I've still got my copy of 1984, so after I finish the book I'm currently reading I think I'll retry 1984. I probably won't be able to finish it before the end of the month though.

I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book.