1984

I decided to read nothing but the classics for August and 1984 was on the list. I don't remember reading this in school as most people did (and having completed it, I'm sure I would remember the rat scene if nothing else!).
Since I've finished it, I understand why it is so picked apart in school. There were so many unanswered questions at the end, I longed for a group of people I could discuss the whole thing with.
Sigh.
It is also scary how true it felt for our present day. A parallel with the media divisiveness comes to mind. I am glad I read it, but it will sit with me for a long time. Guess that's the point.