1984- genius in 266 pages

George Orwell wrote 1984 in the middle of the twentieth century. It is about a society (today dubbed an Orwellian society) in which the government has utmost and total control over its citizens. Big Brother uses his influence through propaganda and force to get what he wants, every time. This world in which the protagonist, Winston Smith lives in, is constantly at war, and even the slightest hint of rebellion is shut down. The Ministry of Truth, the Ministry of Love, the Ministry of Plenty, and the Ministry of Peace all work together to make up the government of Oceania. There is a telescreen everywhere, allowing the government to keep an eye on its people. This book is great because it reminds of how our everyday advancements in technology, the constant dumbing down of the everyday citizen, and the policies along with the legislation passed by government is shaping our society more and more to that of 1984. This book is also very well written, and the ending is one of the best endings imaginable. It just shows how the elite's agenda can influence the globe in such a large way. Anyone who wants a book that they cannot put down and would like to see a glimpse of our world fifty to two hundred years down the road should check this book out. And always remember, BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU!