I bought this copy of 1984 because;1. It stated "Quality Very Good" (it was 'Acceptable' at best).2. I wanted the book cover as advertised (it was a different cover)Why do WOB permit their sellers to mislead customers so often?I now see this 'store' as way less reliable than Amazon. Cheaper - yes, but in both senses of the word.Could do better...

Att läsa om 1984 var både roligt men även skrämmande. George Orwells förutspåelser är förvisso i tid något felaktiga men nu aktuellare än nånsin.Lite favoritcitat på originalspråket:It was not desirable that the proles (the common people) should have strong political feelings.Men in the mass were frail cowardly creatures who could not endure liberty or face the truth, and must be ruled over by others who were stronger than themselves.It presupposed that somewhere or other, outside oneself, there was a "real" world where real things happened. But how could there be such a world? What knowledge have we of anything, save through our own minds? All happenings are in the mind. Whatever happens in the mind, truly happens.Doublethink means the power of holding two ... MoreAtt läsa om 1984 var både roligt men även skrämmande. George Orwells förutspåelser är förvisso i tid något felaktiga men nu aktuellare än nånsin.Lite favoritcitat på originalspråket:It was not desirable that the proles (the common people) should have strong political feelings.Men in the mass were frail cowardly creatures who could not endure liberty or face the truth, and must be ruled over by others who were stronger than themselves.It presupposed that somewhere or other, outside oneself, there was a "real" world where real things happened. But how could there be such a world? What knowledge have we of anything, save through our own minds? All happenings are in the mind. Whatever happens in the mind, truly happens.Doublethink means the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them.The heresy of heresies is common sense.Until the people become conscious they will never rebel, and until after they have rebelled they cannot become conscious.There was no imbecility, absolutely none, that she was not capable of swallowing if the Party handed it out to her.The terrible thing that the Party had done was to persuade you that mere impulses, mere feelings, were of no account, while at the same time robbing you of all power over the material world.Applied to a Party member, it means loyal willingness to say that black is white when Party discipline demands this. But it means also the ability to believe that black is white, and more, to know that black is white, and to forget that one has ever believed the contrary.No change in doctrine or in political alignment can ever be admitted. For to change one's policy, is a confession of weakness.I understand how, I do not understand why.If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever.From the age of uniformity, from the age of solitude, from the age of Big Brother, from the age of doublethink - greetings!

Book was pretty good and the only problem with the physical work is there was some pen marks on the side others wise it was totally Gucci

Amazing Classic

What can I possibly say about this amazing novel, 1984 by George Orwell, that hasn't been already said by many who have read the book for over half a century. When it is said that the book is 'haunting', 'nightmarish', and 'startling' any reader would have to agree! This well known novel grips the reader from the beginning and does not even let go of the grip at the finished reading. A classic you won't want to miss if you haven't taken the time to read it yet.

Awsome book ! Great read.

I bought this book cheap on the recomendation of a freind. I dont really read much so was not sure what to expect. However I was hooked from off and read it within a week. Following the tale of Winston from beginning to end.

Everyone should read this book

- Thought provoking- Enjoyable read- Engaging- Highly recommend

Fun read

I really like Orwell's novels and this is no exception, the plot and characters were great

Not at all lightweight - well written and un-put downable!

A classic. George Orwell had an uncanny knack of predicting how certain trends in society could be exploited. Their weaknesses used to the determent of society as a whole. Free speech and even to be in love could (and in the book) was forbidden and punished. Constant surveillance with the use of cameras was everywhere. The spirit to resist was broken and the reader follows the progress of a doomed love affair.

The timeless dystopian tale.

This is a fantastic book, and more relevant today than it has possibly ever been. It outlines the struggle between the working class and the state, and the gradual redefinition of everything until distinction is meaningless in a grey world. It was written as a kind of satire, but contemporary politics had other plans.

reminded me off studying loved it

amazing read great for all ages husband has issues with reading so bought for him and he finds it simple to read i have read it as well and I'm an avid reader would recommend to anyone