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Nineteen Eighty-Four

By: George Orwell
Narrated by: Philip Glenister
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About this listen

 Nineteen Eighty-Four is a classic dystopian novel by English author George Orwell. Published in 1949, it is set in the eponymous year and focuses on a repressive, totalitarian regime. Read by gritty and accomplished actor Philip Glenister from the acclaimed crime series Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes. The story follows the life of one seemingly insignificant man, Winston Smith, a civil servant assigned the task of falsifying records and political literature, thus effectively perpetuating propaganda, who grows disillusioned with his meagre existence and so begins an ultimately futile rebellion against the system.

The novel has become famous for its portrayal of surveillance and society's increasing encroachment on the rights of the individual. Since its publication, the terms Big Brother and Orwellian have entered the popular vernacular. This is a special celebratory release to celebrate 60 years since Nineteen Eighty-Four was first published.

©2009 CSA Word (P)2009 CSA Word Classics Dystopian Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Political Science Fiction Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Espionage Fiction Scary Surveillance
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A really scarey book. so much of it is happening today. New speak is now legally enforced in the UK

just like today

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I found this narrator somewhat monotonous and his depiction of Julia dreadful. It ruined her character for me. Obviously a good story though...

Not my favourite narrator

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1984 is a horrifying tale and not easily forgotten. Philip?s perfect narration brings the story to life and keeps you hanging in until the end.

First class narration

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What did you like most about Nineteen Eighty-Four?

Everything. I read Animal Farm a few days ago and thought it was the best book I have ever read. Then I read this book. This is now the best book I have ever read.

I almost felt I diddn't need to read 1984. Like I had the general gist of it. But nothing prepares you for the actual book. I know you probably think you don't need to read it, but you do. You won't regret it.

I can't think of any book I have ever read that is as smart, insightful, cunningly written, thought provoking, and drenched in beautiful bitter irony. Nothing I have ever read is on the level of this book.

WAR IS PEACE
FREEDOM IS SLAVERY
IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH

Who was your favorite character and why?

Winston. You really feel yourself inside the main character, even more than normally in fiction, George Orwell does a masterfull job of having you feel his pain, his hopes.
Big Brother is watching you. Your right there, in Winston, in room 101, and you know that if you were in his shoes, it would have turned out just the same.

Which character – as performed by Philip Glenister – was your favourite?

O-Brien.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. Very hard to stop listening.

Any additional comments?

2+2=5

Wow.

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Philip Glenister was a perfect choice, he should definitely do more narration. Want to listen to it all over again right now, wonderful.

Philip Glenister was spot on.

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