Book Review: 1984
October 14, 2023
1984 follows Winston’s struggle against the oppressive regime of Ingsoc and the imposing figurehead of Big Brother
Sam is our graphic novel specialist, and loves to keep up to date with Marvel and DC Comics, as well as reading manga. When he’s not reading graphic novels though, you can find him hovering around the science fiction and fantasy shelves, or sometimes venturing into popular science. His favourite fiction authors at the moment are Sarah J. Maas and George R. R. Martin.
1984 follows Winston’s struggle against the oppressive regime of Ingsoc and the imposing figurehead of Big Brother
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