The Running Man
by Stephen King
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Author: Stephen KingEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-11-03
ISBN: 0451230620
Number of pages: 336
Publisher: Signet
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Book Review: "The Running Man" V. "1984"
Summary: 5 Stars
As I was reading "The Running Man," I was simultaneously reading George Orwell's classic "1984." I couldn't help but to think that perhaps King drew inspiration from Orwell in writing this particular book. For example:
Games Building = The Ministries
Free Vees = BB Surveillance Tele Screens
The Games = Room 101 (in that you're facing fear/death by participating in The Games)
The Games Staff = The Thought Police
New Dollars/Oldbucks = Newspeak lifestyle
Also: Similar poor living conditions, rations, citizens wary of one another etc.
Just my observation, a thought.
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