1984: George Orwell

I've heard many many opinions about this book from family members and a select few friends that have actually gotten around to reading this book first hand. Now, I myself have never gotten around to reading this book, I have definately considered tackling it one of these weekends, maybe even this weekend if things shapen up around here.

My point of the thread is, what did you guys think of the book? I'd love a bit more insight to the storyline and purpose of this book before I pick it up so that I can compare and contrast afterwards and have something to look back on.

Discuss.

I rather liked it. There's a bit in the middle, about ten pages, that's pure drivel though.

The plot is good, it's well written, and it really makes you think.

Absolutely a classic. Brilliant representation of a dystopian society. I highly recommend it.

Thanks fellas, the vibe I get from the book is that you 'just have to read it to fully get the conception of it'.. which is my plan

This was probably my favorite book that they forced us to read in high school.

I'm sure you already know the plot of the book: tyrannical government has managed to take away all forms of personal liberty, and has brainwashed people into basically not questioning the government and loving it at the same time. The book is basically about someone who actually sees through it when nobody else can, and his attempt at trying to regain his humanity.

That's such an awesome concept, and when you think about our current situation our country honestly isn't that different. I'm seeing if there's a legal way to print out a free copy of the book, and if not i'll just go grab a copy from our public library.