Publication Date 4/11/21 Book 284 Pages
Synopsis
“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.” Winston Smith is a low-ranking member of the ruling Party in the nation of Oceania. Everywhere Winston goes, even his own home, the Party watches him through telescreens; everywhere he looks he sees the face of the Party’s seemingly omniscient leader, Big Brother. The Party controls everything in Oceania, even the people’s history and language. Now, the Party is forcing the use of an invented language called Newspeak which will prevent political insurgency by eliminating all words related to it. Even thinking rebellious thoughts is illegal. Such thoughtcrime is, in fact, the worst of all crimes. But a seed of dissent grows in Winston—one that will bring him into direct conflict with the Party, and with devastating consequences. Rarely has one book ever been so rich in political and social criticism as 1984. Originally published in 1949, this new graphic novel edition of the dystopian classic, powerfully illustrated by Matyáš Namai, reveals Winston’s fight against the Party in all its horror and futility.
My Review
Wow this was my first graphic novel and it was out of this world amazing. I loved every single second of it. I haven't read the actual novel of 1984 but reading this graphic novel has really made me want to read the novel this book sells it so well, I would love to find out how they compare and which provides the greatest emotions. The illustrations in this graphic novel are stunning it left me in awe. The use of the colour red was so powerful and expressive so many emotions are held in each picture and the text accompanying was so sharp it just worked in perfect synchronicity. I will be definitely be looking out for more graphic novels from this author and publishers. Matyas Namai really captures the atmosphere stunningly. I felt permanently on edge and was struck by how terrifying this novel actually is. The pictures held so much power and where very unsettling and disturbing. I'm so glad I read this version before I tackled the actual novel as i'm prepared for the real thing. I felt only using the 3 colours was amazing it was a genius way of making the reader understand the power each image held and the author captures this extremely well. If there was a 6th or even 7th star this graphic novel would get it without a doubt in my mind this is the best book published in 2021 as its a outstanding read. So much praise to the author and publishers for producing this superbly stunning, gripping, edge of your seat powerful graphic novel. I cannot recommend this book enough everyone over 18 needs to own this book you won't regret it one bit.
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