On the contrary, I thought he might’ve meant it’s a great fiction novel to read, as opposed to a great fiction novel with which to install vinyl siding, or brush the cat.
I’d like to add that’s also after he took a bullet through the throat. It’s as useful a rejoinder as any (if any) when someone has scooped out some of the ol’ “I don’t think Orwell would be a socialist today” bullshit.
