Newman, Sandra
Julia: The Sunday Times Bestseller
- ISBN 13:
- 9781783789160
- author:
- Newman, Sandra
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Granta Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Julia is a novel set in 1984, where the protagonist works as a mechanic in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. The Ministry is ruled by the Party and its leader Big Brother, and the ideology of IngSoc is enforced. The protagonist, Julia, is a model citizen, cheerful and cynical, who knows how to survive in a world of constant surveillance and control. She is skilled at staying alive in a society where Thought Police, Newspeak, and Doublethink are prevalent. In this world, Julia's job involves fixing the novel-writing machines, and she is familiar with the black markets of the prole neighbourhoods. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes intrigued by a colleague from the Records Department, a mid-level worker of the Outer Party. As Julia becomes more aware of the world around her, she begins to lose her grip and struggle to navigate her surroundings. This novel explores the complexities of living in a society where freedom and individuality are suppressed. With its unique blend of dystopian and literary fiction, Julia offers a thought-provoking and unsettling read.
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