
 "We" is more naïve in story setting terms but even darker than '1984'. Both should be mandatory readings, they're very good. There are also cinema adaptations of 1984 - one released in 1984 with great acting by Richard Burton as O'Brien, and very faithful to the movie, and a 60s or 50s one that totally messes up the ending to make it "happier" (avoid this one).