1984 is a book that I knew was famous and often chosen as required reading in literature courses. I was prepared for a slow slog through lots of dense writing especially having just read The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. And while 1984 isn't a light read, I really enjoyed it. I thought there were a lot of things to think about, which I think is fun. Orwell ties some very deep subjects like politics, censorship, and humanity into an intriguing read. I usually am not a huge fan of bleak, dystopian novels, but I thought this book was very well done.