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Title: We by Yevgeny Zamyatin, Mirra Ginsburg ISBN: 0-380-63313-2 Publisher: Eos Pub. Date: 03 August, 1999 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.45 (71 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Wow
Comment: This 1920 book is a powerful example of prototype dystopian science fiction. It exists on more than just one or two levels. Impeccable math and science (Zamyatin was a Naval architect), religious imagery, jokes (that's right), and of course, scathing political prophecy are all present in this melting pot. Not to mention it's actually a fun read! The influence of this novel cannot be overstated in the political history of the world and in the science fiction genre. The amount of subtleties in this book that aren't shoved down your throat will guarantee your continued (and renewed) enjoyment of successive reads; there's something new on every round. Clocking in at a modest 232 pages for the paperback edition, it won't take you that long, though you may find yourself spending a lot of time in thought after finishing it.
I've heard that there are better translations than this one. It's all a matter of preference, really, and this is the one that's most widely available. If you fancy yourself a science fiction fan or politically aware, this is more than worth your time.
Rating: 2
Summary: It's alright
Comment: We've all read 1984, we've all seen the movie, and we've all used the term, "Big Brother" in our modern day society; and it's pretty clear that all of us have a good understanding of what a dystopia is.
But I really wished I didn't because Zamyatin's We would've been a great read. However, it's got some interesting concepts like the, "Integral" a giant ship the builders make so their society can use it to explore new worlds and colonize distant lands; and everything in their society is constructed from glass so everyone sees all with the exception of sexual intercourse which is conducted behind a curtain. The story is well written, although it becomes a little frustrating when you're reading d-503's new found thoughts and sensations because his mind goes all over the place. The story is well structured, but towards the end the story becomes all too familiar with fans who take interests in dystopian sci-fi.
But that's the probelm! Because of Orwell's '84, movies like Brazil and Kafka, and other dystopian novels this book becomes predictable and trite! The only thing that kept me hooked was the technology and mathematics they used in the book-other than that it really didn't grab me.
It's not like this book is bad, don't get me wrong, I just wished I read We first. But go pick up the book if you're just getting into this genre and you'll find yourself having a great time.
Rating: 5
Summary: The Granddaddy of all Negative Utopias
Comment: If you liked 1984 and Brave New World...this is a must by the great Russian writer Zamyatin....and this is definitely a top notch translation....you can't go wrong with this one...it will keep you on the edge of your seat and you will not be able to put it down.....this is the best of the Dystopia genre.
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