Jenny

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Excellent short read. Asimov's theory of reality shifts would explain many of the strange “glitch in the matrix” and “Mandela Effect” phenomena we experience today. It elegantly conveys complex problems and poses thought provoking questions while still managing to make sense. Plenty of aha! moments, despite its fictional nature!! Definitely worth a read!

To be fair, I actually listened to this one as an audiobook and i hate to say it but the narration wasn't for me. This led to me not rewinding each night after going to sleep before the end of my timer (hope that makes sense- at least to anyone with audible!) so while I did finish the book technically, I missed some of it. So not a DNF but might have been had I been reading a physical copy. Again, I should note that this may be down to narrator and/or me missing something from skipping parts (although I didn't skip that much).

This story is the ultimate comfort blanket! It is surprising in many ways, and manages to be humorous as well as dark in places. It's also evokes such a sense of feminine power, and left me feeling like I really should treat myself so much more kindly and lovingly. A fantastic witchy read!

Definitely ahead of its time, as has been stated many times before. I would definitely recommend reading the Appendices, wherein the concept of “Newspeak” and a rough dictionary of the propagandistic language is explained. It's darkly humorous in places, and deeply disturbing throughout. Winston is not a very deep character, however I get the impression that this is not through poor writing or by accident; Big Brother and The Company are very intentional in their machinations, and part of that is their deliberate suppression of independent thought and individuality of mind in members of the company. I would think that this would naturally lead to rather a shallow citizenry. What is left of Winston's personality is not likeable, but that somehow makes him more real. And the ending is both harrowing and, in a strange way, beautiful.

Completely forgot I was reading and could not put it down! Such an innocent but enjoyable story. Gave me more than a few laughs out loud as well. Can't wait to read the next two!

This was a really good ride! I guessed a couple of minor plot points but the red herrings really did their job well, I had a small suspicion along the way about His true identity, but it was swept aside. Very enjoyable.

I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would, however I found the attribution of the killer's actions and motivations to their mental health diagnosis (which was all but outright stated, and which I happen to share) to be somewhat problematic and stigmatising. I have knocked a star off for this, however do keep in mind that because I share the diagnosis, I am a little biased! I did predict the main twists as well, which doesn't help the rating. But overall, a good read and one I don't regret.