1985

by Anthony Burgess

First published 1978

In a nightmare world of unbreakable surveillance and ruthless control, one man dares to dream of freedom. As the iron grip of the state tightens, he must navigate a labyrinth of propaganda, deception, and the constant threat of punishment. In this darkly comic and unsettling tale, the line between truth and fiction blurs, challenging readers to confront the nature of power and the fragility of individual liberty.

Genres: fiction, dystopia, 20th-century, political-thriller

Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: dystopian-society, totalitarian-regime

219 pages · Paperback · Serpent's Tail

Content warnings: violence

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