First published 2008
In the totalitarian state of Oceania, Winston Smith works for the Ministry of Truth, altering historical records to match the Party's current narrative. Every citizen lives under constant surveillance by Big Brother, with thought crimes punishable by complete erasure. When Winston meets Julia, a fellow Party member who shares his quiet hatred of the regime, they begin a dangerous love affair. Their stolen moments of intimacy and rebellion become a direct challenge to the Party's absolute control. But in a world where loyalty is monitored and independent thought is crushed, their relationship becomes a fatal risk that could destroy them both.
Genres: fiction, dystopia, 20th-century, political-thriller
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-love, rebellion
Setting: Oceania
Period: 20th-century
126 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Penguin
Content warnings: violence