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1984 - George Orwell (Ad-Free/Patron-Only Early Access) (Patreon)

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2025-01-19 16:01:28
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The most famous dystopian novel in Western Literature. It certainly holds up.

Doublethink Explanation by Dr. Aidan : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEhRUY4yAIg

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Shubha Ghosh

Thanks for this, Cliff. Cool to read Thomas Pynchon’s introduction to the 2003 edition of 1984. Not to spoil it, but the intro points to possibilitjes, especially in how you read the novel’s appendix.

Nils M.

Commenting before I've seen the review, so I don't know the details of your opinion on his writing. It's been quite some time since I last read any of Orwell's fiction, but I really recommend his autobiographical/journalistic works. Homage to Catalonia and Down and Out in Paris and London have both been highlights of my last two years of reading. I know you like Bourdain, and being a cook myself, I really loved Down and Out. I know it was one of Tony's favorites too. It's really crazy how little the hospitality industry has changed in 100 years. Looking forward to seeing the 1984 review. All the best!

Nathaniel M

It's been a while since I read 1984. About 6 years, I think. I was in high school and, despite my budding love for literature at that time, I fell prey to the temptation to hate any reading assigned to me by a teacher. Orwell simply refused. I loved - if one can love something so truly terrifying - that book every step of the way. To this day I still occasionally remember that nursery rhyme: "Under the spreading chestnut tree, I sold you and you sold me..." For many, many years Orwell has been co-opted by imbeciles who know nothing and evidently fear independent thought; this includes a staggering number of politicians. (Your assessment of the two American parties being more alike than they seem is absolutely right. It's all one big party up there.) The term "Orwellian" is often misused, much like "Kafkaesque," "Lynchian," "liminal," and many other adjectives helplessly brutalized by the vulgar masses. Despite the constant misattributions of the word, we do live in Orwellian times. The dawn of information tech, and especially the iPhone and its subsequent evolutions, have, for all their seeming blessings, seeded something horrifying in our culture. We are irrevocably monitored. Orwell is up there with Gibson as one of the most prescient SF writers (I hesitate to really call 1984 science-fiction because godDAMN look at how real it is. Though, for the 1950s it was quite futuristic, I suppose.). Alongside those two would absolutely be included Philip K. Dick. Would love to hear your thoughts on some of his work. You put it all very well, as you often do. Great review of a truly classic novel. I ought to reread it soon -- it'll rub some salt in the wounds. Cheers!

Leo Mitchell

Thanks for this review. Arrogantly shrugged Orwell off after reading this and Animal Farm for high school. Once again, you really sold me to the book, Cliff, really wanna check it out again eventually!

Gareth Sykes

Thank you for reviewing 1984. It has been one of my favourite books for a very long time (I try to read it once a year) and definitely a 'keeper' on my book shelf. As a bit of interesting background reading, I highly recommend the book The Ministry of Truth, by Dorian Lynskey, about the history behind Orwell's creation of 1984.

Kevin Woodfield

Check out this graphic novel too (if you’re into that kind of thing). Damn great review!

Kevin Woodfield

Also you holding up the iPhone gave me goosebumps. We may be fucking doomed man.

Kostas Cheliotis

Great review! Thanks Cliff. There’s an awesome debate at the below link regarding this question: are we living in Orwell’s 1984 or Huxley’s Brave New World (which I remember you reviewed a few years ago). You might enjoy it!

George Hyde

This strikes me as a well timed review. Thank you. Haven't read 1984 in years. Perhaps 2025 will be the year to revisit. Also, loved John Hurt in the film adaptation.

Rebecca Hamilton

Excellent review, as usual. You gave it much more consideration than I did on any occasion that I read it (which was more than once). I shall go back and read it again. In my copious free time.