Orwell - 1984

A classic for a reason. It is mind-blowing to me how something that was written almost 80 years ago still has relevance today. The book is structured in three parts. In part one, the reader is introduced to the oppressive totalitarian regime of Oceania, part two explores Winston's act of rebellion and the final part reveals the consequences of that rebellion. Overall, the novel offers a haunting critique of blindly following ideology and surrendering one's ability to question authority, ultimately showing how easily individualism can be destroyed. At times descriptions were a bit lengthy which hindered me from fully immersing myself in the story. Also, to me personally, the pacing occasionally felt slow, which reduced the tension of the narrative and made reading strenuous. Nevertheless, its themes remain highly relevant in today’s world, making it a thought-provoking and powerful read.