I told you I'd start a good book.

Well, I've just finished 1984.  I liked it a lot.  I can see why it always gets paired with Brave New World and while similar in theme they are completely different in thesis.  Not the least of which is that there is not victimization in 1984 while that is the intent of Brave New World.  Brave New World is a totalitarian state while 1984 is a deeply embedded socialist autonomy.  From a literary standpoint Brave New World has a huge focus on narrative while Orwell's story focuses on political essay.  I found it rather undated, which was a pleasant surprise.  Oh, and I loved the stress on language and cognition in 1984.  Brave New World nearly falls into its story.  I feel it gets a little lost in there.

Now, for some blog toys that I've caught.

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