I'm leading a discussion group at a library this week and we are looking at 1984 by George Orwell, and the new retelling Julia by Sandra Newman in conversation with one another. I've been gathering some discussion questions to have on hand to start us off and in case discussion stalls, but I'm curious what others thought when reading these books.
If you've read both – what parts about these two books as they relate to one another do you most want to talk to others about? Are there questions around retellings that you think these books prompt, or does it color your opinion of the structure knowing that the Orwell estate essentially commissioned the novel?
If you've read 1984 a long time ago – what parts of the book have stuck with you? Do you think it left room for a retelling?
If you don't have discussion points or thought starter ideas on hand, feel free to just generally discuss the books here as well! I found them to be an interesting pairing, regardless of opinions on either book on its own, and I would enjoy the conversation.
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