Nineteen Eighty-Four is regarded by Modern Library's editor as the best novel of all time.
Nineteen Eighty-Four . In 2005 , the novel was chosen by Time magazine as one of the 100 best English-language novels from 1923 to 2005 . It was awarded a place on both lists of Modern Library 100 Best Novels , reaching number 13 on the editor 's list , and 6 on the readers ' list .