‘Overload’ Book Review

I bought this book when I was twelvish/ thirteen..around that time but only got around to reading it at nineteen. And I’m really glad I did, I don’t think I would’ve fully absorbed the depth of it had I read it back when I bought it.

‘Overload’ is a fictional novel about the power industry and how electricity generation companies in the United States function. The book follows Nim Goldman, vice president of GSP&L (the main power provider for the state of California), in the midst of all the drama that comes with being in charge through a very rough power famine. The plot explores the dilemma of utility companies and the difficulties they face as they fight to satisfy the ever increasing demands for electricity. It goes to show the amount of challenges that face a corporation fighting to stay afloat through terrorism, power theft, extremely bureaucratic procedures imposed by politicians to win over the public, all while keeping the peace with environmentalists protesting their every move.

‘1984’ Book Review

When I started reading this book, I didn’t expect it to end up on my favorites list. I had heard a lot about it, and had several people recommend it to me. But then again, I never end up liking popular books anyway. Still, I thought I’d give it a chance. George Orwell’s ‘1984’ is the most disturbing, depressing book I have ever read. Also, the most brilliant thing you could ever read. This one is truly worthy of being called a classic.