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1984

Author:
George Orwell
Read by:
Theo Solomon
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Book
145
Narrator
21
Release Date
July 2, 2024
Duration
12 hours 18 minutes
Summary
One of the most celebrated classics of the twentieth century, this cautionary tale of a man trapped under the gaze of an authoritarian state is more relevant now than ever before.

“Thoughtcrime was not a thing that could be concealed for ever. You might dodge successfully for a while, even for years, but sooner or later they were bound to get you.”

Winston Smith works in the Ministry of Truth—or Minitrue as it is called in Newspeak—where he alters newspapers and reports to follow the arbitrary dictates of Big Brother’s propaganda. Beneath his outward conformity, however, Winston dreams of sharing his treasonable thoughts and breaking through the loneliness in which he lives.

Thus he takes his first dangerous steps, writing a diary of his doubts and then falling in love with a woman of the Party, the beautiful and brave Julia. They know their love is doomed, but Julia says, “They can make you say anything—anything—but they can’t make you believe it.”

But in Oceania, there is no possibility of solidarity, rebellion, or love—and the Party can reach anywhere.

First published in 1949, this disturbing novel that George Orwell wrote during a time of great social and political unrest centers on the consequences of totalitarianism, mass surveillance, and repressive regimentation of people and behaviors within society.

This classic of dystopian fiction contributed new words that became part of common English usage, including Big Brother, doublethink, newspeak, and thoughtcrime. The adjective 'Orwellian' has come to mean government deception, surveillance, and misleading terminology.Cover illustration & Design by Derek Anderson and Joel Anderson. © Anderson Design Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Licensed by Anderson Design Group.
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Profile Avatar tenchimuyo500 Apr 2026

Incredible read. Great book and narrator. Scary how more and more this sounds real.

Profile Avatar Sofibay May 2026

Excellent

Profile Avatar Lcock M. May 2026

sounds amazing

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2026

very good book

Profile Avatar Bennetti Apr 2026

Very good

Profile Avatar Philip B. Jan 2026

Funny and thought-provoking

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2025

I liked the narrator

Profile Avatar Ren H. Oct 2025

This book remains relevant to this day, and the narrator for this title was amazing.

1984

1984

Author: George Orwell
Read by: Theo Solomon
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