:books: — 1984: a warning ˎˊ˗

Hey everyone, this time it's gonna be a little different from my usual stuff. I decided to start posting book reviews here, hoping it might also bring back my ion for reading since I used to be a BIG geek for books, especially dystopian, utopian, and sci-fi ones. So let's kick things off with our first guest…

-1984 by George Orwell-

First, a little personal backstory. This book is one of the few things my dad shared with me, and he was proud of me for understanding it back in high school, lmao.

Now, let's talk about what 1984 is actually about.

It's set in a dystopian world where the government, led by Big Brother, has complete control over everything. People are constantly watched, history is rewritten, and even your own thoughts aren't safe. The story follows Winston Smith, a guy who starts questioning the system and secretly rebels in his own way. But in a world where independent thinking is literally a crime, he quickly realises just how deep the government's control really goes.

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When I first picked up this book, I was like,

Ugh, just another boring book, probably about the past or some shit. It’s old anyway, blegh.

But when I got into it, I REALLY got into it. Back then, I was kinda into political stuff, so let's just say this book felt WAY too close to reality. The way Orwell builds this suffocating world where you can't even trust your own thoughts? Terrifying. It made me think and made me notice things I wasn't able to before.

I was so obsessed with 1984 in high school that I reread it a couple of times, so much so that even my PE teacher commented on it, lmao. And honestly? This book isn't just a story; it's a warning. A warning that so many people ignore or straight-up refuse to see.

It just really shows what can happen when people don't stand up for themselves against oppression, especially in of government control.

Oh and man, Winston pissed me the fuck off sometimes, but as I kept reading, he started feeling more realistic and, to a certain extent, even relatable. When I read, I become the character and live the book, you know? So let's just say it wasn't exactly fun to experience, lmao.

It's not exactly a fun read, but it's the kind of book that sticks with you. It makes you think, makes you paranoid, and honestly? It kinda makes you wanna throw your phone out the window.

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To sum it all up, I think it is a fantastic book everyone should read once in their lifetime. I feel like if I didn't, I would miss a lot of shit; not gonna lie. And if it seems interesting enough to you or you have been meaning to for a while, hop on; it's time.

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