Who thinks Orwell's 1984 is a masterpeice?

Question

I read it a while back and its still my number 1 book in terms of insight and making me really think about life.

Answer 1

It's terrific. Power corrupts and people are sheep, so it's a plausible scenario. Just last year our government took away habeus corpus - a fundamental right -- and practically nobody noticed or cared. 1984 can happen to us... it practically has with the Patriot Act.

Answer 2

1984 is a wonderful book. It gives great insight into human nature, makes you question the actions of our government leaders, and shows how people can be manipulated into doing just about anything and still believe they are satisfied with what is taking place.

Answer 3

I think it would be better as a simple essay, frankly. I don't either think it's all that plausible. I prefer Huxley's "Brave New World." A completely different animal, of course.

Not that 1984 isn't without merit, but I'd reserve the title of "masterpiece" for something like Joyce's Ulysses or somesuch like that.

Answer 4

It's a fantastic book. I really enjoyed it, although I find it rather depressing. It even inspired that famous (if not the MOST famous) Super Bowl commercial of Apple vs. PC.

If you like that, I suggest you read "Brave New World", "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood and read/watch "V for Vendetta", based on Alan Moore's graphic novel.

Answer 5

1984 is very nice. However you should try reading Chekhov or Faulkner for what are traditionally considered masterpieces.

Answer 6

I wouldn't go as far as to call it a masterpiece, but it is a pretty darn good book.

Answer 7

George O. does. Okay, did. So does, Okay,did his Large Brother.