1984

 

1984

By George Orwell

Pages: 298

"Winston Smith works for the Ministry of truth in London, chief city of Airstrip One. Big Brother stares out from every poster, the Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal. When Winston finds love with Julia, he discovers that life does not have to be dull and deadening, and awakens to new possibilities. Despite the police helicopters that hover and circle overhead, Winston and Julia begin to question the Party; they are drawn towards conspiracy. Yet Big Brother will not tolerate dissent - even in the mind. For those with original thoughts they invented Room 101 . . ."

What started as a political satire has turned into a terrifying novel as I found several parallels between the dystopian universe that Orwell created and our own. Its amazing that this novel was published in 1948 and had many of its themes line up with societal trends.

Absolute Power by David Baldacci

(Posted for Paul Mathews)

A burglar is forced to hide in a safe in the house he is robbing.  Looking through a one way mirror, he sees a murder being committed by the President of the United States.

Audio: about 7 hrs.   

Print:  704 pages

Cut and Thrust by Stuart Woods

Posted for Paul Mathews

The office of President of the United States is being fought for with lots of deals and promises.  Stone must help and work hard to help the right person win.

Audio:  6 hrs. 5 min.
Print:  320 pages

The President's Henchman by Joseph Flynn

Patti Darden Grant is the first female president of the United States. Jim McGill is her husband. He also happens to be a private investigator. The plot has plenty of twists and turns--some political, others maniacal. I was almost overwhelmed with the number of characters and subplots involved, but persevered just because I liked the main characters. Book 1 in the Jim McGill series. 343 pages.