On Nineteen Eighty
Four: a Biography by D.J. Taylor
Publication Date – October 15, 2019
3.5 stars
I read George Orwell’s 1984
several years ago and was struck by its clear sighted look at government gone
wrong. This book is not just a biography
of Orwell but of the book itself, with details about his movements and frame of
mind prior to writing, his personal life during writing and the publication
process surrounding it. I thought this
was an interesting look at writing and how the author’s personal experience
play into the plot and structure of the story.
I will admit that I found it dragged at times, even though it is a relatively
short book, however, for fans of 1984,
this is a great supplementary read. I
received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest
review.
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