Stephen King's 10 favorite books

Stephen King, author of 'Carrie' and 'The Shining,' reveals what he likes to read. 

7. ‘1984,’ by George Orwell

Written in 1948, Orwell’s novel is an eerie portrait of a dystopia ruled by totalitarianism and technology.  Winston works in the government archives of the super-state Oceania, erasing and rewriting history to suit the government’s current agenda. Winston disagrees with the way “Big Brother” infiltrates all aspects of society, but he takes precautions so that his insubordination is indiscoverable by the “thought police.” Orwell’s novel is as timely now as it was when it was written. 

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