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George Orwell: 1984 (AudiobookFormat, 1992, Metacom)

Nineteen Eighty-Four: A Novel, often referred to as 1984, is a dystopian social science fiction …

Review of 'George Orwell\'s "1984"' on 'Goodreads'

Re-read during the pandemic. Had been meaning to do so as it became clear that its lessons were not heeded but put into practice. Fortunately, incompetence has hindered success. But the cruelty and indifference behind the actions is eerily reminiscent of big brother.

George Orwell: George Orwell Boxed Set (1984 and Animal Farm) (AudiobookFormat, 2007, Blackstone Audio Inc.)

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Review of 'George Orwell Boxed Set (1984 and Animal Farm)' on 'Goodreads'

Re-read during the pandemic. Had been meaning to do so as it became clear that its lessons were not heeded but put into practice. Fortunately, incompetence has hindered success. But the cruelty and indifference behind the actions is eerily reminiscent of big brother.

Review of 'Summary : When Breath Becomes Air' on 'Goodreads'

Beautifully written. Full of insight into making a meaningful life, even in the face of certain death. Also a story of love and support and perseverance in the face of adversity.

reviewed All Systems Red by Martha Wells (The Murderbot Diaries, #1)

Martha Wells: All Systems Red (EBook, 2017, Tor.com)

"As a heartless killing machine, I was a complete failure."

In a corporate-dominated spacefaring future, …

Review of 'All Systems Red' on 'Goodreads'

I love the action. And the attitude of the murderbot. And how he is able to hack his own systems and use those skills throughout the whole series.

I ate the whole series up.