'Julia' revisits George Orwell's '1984,' from a new point of view
February 29, 2024
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10:50Now Playing'Julia' revisits George Orwell's '1984,' from a new point of view
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as posted by the channelWith permission from the Orwell estate, Sandra Newman's latest novel takes place in the same world and with many of the same characters as 1984, but retold through the eyes of Winston Smith's love interest, Julia. It's a deep exploration of women's experiences under totalitarianism, and as Newman tells NPR's Scott Simon, an appreciation of the original that doubles down on some of Orwell's humor and ability to capture the psyche of fear — and unexpected comfort — under political tyranny.
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