I have just finished reading 1984 by George Orwell. The book was written in 1949, predicting the future 35 years later, i.e. in 1984.
Orwell has created a negative utopia in his novel, where the Party keeps tab on people 24X7, strictly controls the media and society and nobody is allowed to think beyond the party lines.
The novel abounds in some scientific wonders such as monitoring system called Telescreens, Speakwrite instruments, and a totally new language called Newspeak which I found quite similar to today's SmS lingo.
Simultaneously, 1984 projects a horrible politico-social situation, where hate for enemies and love for Big Brother are the only possible emotions, no respite is available in the form of either family or books.
And, after reading this book, I think it is an ominous blend of Sci fi with Political Horror. What do you think?
Orwell has created a negative utopia in his novel, where the Party keeps tab on people 24X7, strictly controls the media and society and nobody is allowed to think beyond the party lines.
The novel abounds in some scientific wonders such as monitoring system called Telescreens, Speakwrite instruments, and a totally new language called Newspeak which I found quite similar to today's SmS lingo.
Simultaneously, 1984 projects a horrible politico-social situation, where hate for enemies and love for Big Brother are the only possible emotions, no respite is available in the form of either family or books.
And, after reading this book, I think it is an ominous blend of Sci fi with Political Horror. What do you think?