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Kero
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Jul 26, 2008 5:51 PM #198676
Just finished reading a book from way back when. By the name of 1984.
I enjoyed it up until the ending, which disappointed me heavily. I won't spoil it, just in case someone that spots this thread decides to read it next. (though I doubt that'll happen, I'll stay on the safe side to be sure)
It's over 50 years old, and is still the lasting image of the negative utopia. Your thoughts?
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Jul 27, 2008 2:54 AM #199085
I have never read it, but I keep hearing about it.

Meeeh, maybe I'll pick it up.
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Jul 27, 2008 3:34 AM #199120
Give us the name of the book, foo.
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Jul 27, 2008 3:39 AM #199129
Quote from Inhumane
Give us the name of the book, foo.


Quote from Kero
Just finished reading a book from way back when. By the name of 1984.


God damn, why are all of your posts so annoying?

I've heard good things about it and most of the people here seem to like it, so I may pick it up some day.
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Jul 27, 2008 4:52 AM #199231
Quote from StrunG
God damn, why are all of your posts so annoying?

I've heard good things about it and most of the people here seem to like it, so I may pick it up some day.


I read it.

Was good.

Like a mental orgasm.

Ending did suck. Was depressing.
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Jul 27, 2008 10:43 PM #199846
bonk, you should consider it. Very good read, even though the ending sucks majorly. (as Schwa reiterates)
Although there was a lot about it I still haven't figured out myself, it would suck if that is what our world would be heading to. Very depressing indeed.
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Jul 28, 2008 12:00 AM #199942
First universal healthcare, next, thought police.
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Jul 28, 2008 1:08 AM #199964
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Give us the name of the book, foo.


Y'know, I don't have a clue who you were originally, since I'm assuming that isn't the first of your accounts, but, I hate you none-the-less.
Note: The joke wasn't funny.
No hard feelings.

I started reading it, it was pretty good. I shall look for it and finish reading it. I never seem to be able to finish a book.
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Jul 28, 2008 1:35 AM #199977
Chimaera's fun fact of the day: The correct term for a "negative utopia" as you call it, is dystopia.
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Jul 28, 2008 1:57 AM #199998
RATS

RAAAAAAAAAAAAAATSS

THEY'RE IN MY ASS, THEY'RE IN MY AAAAAASSSSSSS

AAAAAAAAAAAGHGHGHGHHGHGg
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Jul 28, 2008 11:16 AM #200220
george orwells 1984?


Its true.
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Jul 28, 2008 11:22 AM #200222
no, Richard Headin's 1984, dumbass.

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Chimaera's fun fact of the day: The correct term for a "negative utopia" as you call it, is dystopia.


no u topia
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Jul 28, 2008 2:51 PM #200303
1984 was perfect. I was dissapointed with the ending too but I realize that was the only way it could end. Really leaves an impression though. Best book I've read.