1984 - George Orwell

1984 is a dystopian novel set in a totalitarian society where the government, led by the Party and its figurehead, Big Brother, exerts total control over every aspect of life. Winston Smith works at the Ministry of Truth, where his job entails editing historical records to align with the Party's ever-changing narrative. When he becomes disillusioned with the oppressive regime, he begins to secretly rebel by joining the elusive Brotherhood, a supposed resistance group. 1984 is the most frequently banned and challenged book in American history due largely to its themes of censorship, political and social criticism and anti-government sentiment.