I wish more people read Brave New World. It's a more fitting comparison [0], even if it's a little more "distant" feeling than 1984. The tyranny in it is born from convenience and complacence, not violent compulsion. Comparing it to our current environment requires no awkward contortions around violence and control.

And it's available for free online! https://www.huxley.net/bnw/

[0]: https://biblioklept.org/2013/06/08/huxley-vs-orwell-the-webc...