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1984 by George Orwell
4.5
challenging dark tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

1984 is not a fun book to read but it's an absolutely vital one to read that sets out what it would be like to live in a fascist society where everything -even thought- is controlled. Although it takes this concept to an extreme, it is certainly rooted in reality and in theory.