## Summary / Notes: - Dystopian tale of pervasive surveillance and control (Big Brother, Thought Police) - Protagonist risks a forbidden love in a regime that rewrites truth, memory, and language - Themes: rebellion, imprisonment, propaganda, and the destruction of individuality - Iconic concepts: "War is peace," "Freedom is slavery," "Orwellian" - Foreword by Thomas Pynchon; this Plume paperback has deckled edges and french flaps > [!info]+ Goodreads Description > A masterpiece of rebellion and imprisonment where war is peace freedom is slavery and Big Brother is watching. Thought Police, Big Brother, Orwellian - these words have entered our vocabulary because of George Orwell's classic dystopian novel 1984. The story of one man's Nightmare Odyssey as he pursues a forbidden love affair through a world ruled by warring states and a power structure that controls not only information but also individual thought and memory 1984 is a prophetic haunting tale More relevant than ever before 1984 exposes the worst crimes imaginable the destruction of truth freedom and individuality. With a foreword by Thomas Pynchon. This beautiful paperback edition features deckled edges and french flaps a perfect gift for any occasionAlternate cover edition can be found here. ## Best Ideas 1. ## Tools 1. ## Reflection ### The key message in this book: 1984 warns that totalitarian power can erase truth, language, and individuality through surveillance, propaganda, and fear—showing how controlling information ultimately controls people. ### Actionable advice: