Nineteen Eighty-Four

George Orwell

12 people recommended it in 6 threads, 2007–2022.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: What is your favorite fiction book? 2022 · 4 recommendations
• Ask YC: favorite books 2007 · 4 recommendations
• Ask HN: Which book/essay changed your life? 2021 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same as before? 2020 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 1 recommendation
• What is the single most influential book every programmer should read? 2011 · 1 recommendation