I’ve read the book at least three times. 1984 is definitely in my top 10 best novels of all time. I’d place it behind Lord of the Flies & nothing beats Watership Down by Richard Adams.
While I love 1984, the one problem I have with it is humanity is totally fucked. If you are a 1984 guy and believe that is what awaits our dystopian future, there is no red pill wake up to change things moment. From beginning to end, there is not a shred of hope that Winston (or anyone) can actually make a meaningful difference. Perhaps it’s even true, but I can’t live that way.