Nineteen eighty-four...
Seems to fit, I'll say no more,
Super read, so close.
This is a little something for Judey Kalchik's latest challenge, to write a haiku book review.
It's not exactly easy to reduce a book you love to 17 syllables, but hey, I love a challenge.
I chose George Orwell's 1984 for what I see as obvious reasons. Orwell, whose given name was Eric Arthur Blair, (hence the title) may have been a decade or two too late, but we can see parallels today between Winston Smith's Oceania and where we're headed.
I didn't understand this book when I read it for the first time in 1984. It was forbidden fruit. My mother wouldn't let me read it. I wasn't allowed to check it out of the local library because I was 13. My brother got it out for me.
I never thought I'd find myself revisiting this book several times almost 40 years later.
I don't want him to be right. Why are we the only species intent on destroying ourselves?
Orwell's 1984 is not only masterfully written and an entertaining and compelling story. It's a must-read for any thinking person concerned about free expression and individuality.
thank you, Judey, for the prompt.
About the Creator
Misty Rae
Retired legal eagle, nature love, wife, mother of boys and cats, chef, and trying to learn to play the guitar. I play with paint and words. Living my "middle years" like a teenager and loving every second of it!
Reader insights
Outstanding
Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!
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Compelling and original writing
Creative use of language & vocab
Easy to read and follow
Well-structured & engaging content
Excellent storytelling
Original narrative & well developed characters
Expert insights and opinions
Arguments were carefully researched and presented
Eye opening
Niche topic & fresh perspectives
Heartfelt and relatable
The story invoked strong personal emotions
Masterful proofreading
Zero grammar & spelling mistakes
On-point and relevant
Writing reflected the title & theme
OF MOTHERHOOD.
Dear mother-to-be, I wanted to let you know how very, very special I think you are. I don't think there can be any job that is more meaningful than the one you are about to begin, that of being a mom. You are the most important person in the world to your precious unborn baby, and you will be for many years.
By Catherine Nyomenda4 days ago in Writers
Comments (9)
The comic shop that gave me idea wants to share our #bookreviewhaiku on their social media Is that OK with you?
Aw, I had no idea we both reviewed this one, Misty! Yours is much more fitting!
Misty, you nailed it!!! Loved it!!!
Dear Ms. Misty Rae ~ Perception Trumps Reality Every Single Time ~ J-Bud
added a link to this to my #bookreviewhaiku
Excellent review & response to the challenge.
Oooo, I would love this read this book! So intriguing! Fantastic Haiku review!
This is fabulous. Great response to Judey's prompt.
This is better than fantastic! You set the bar high with the first response to the prompt!