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taramara's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
der_kiffer's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rainy_day_blues's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
ir_regular's review against another edition
3.0
*word vomit*
Animal farm >>>> 1984. Baby the way I dragged my feet to finish 1984. The drops of misogyny laced throughout don’t make it any better. The pacing is slow and doesn’t get that interesting until late part 2, early part 3. Anyways, I’d like to thank my English teacher for giving us Animal Farm instead of 1984 to write our essay on in my senior year instead of 1984. Lord knows he saved me from the boredom of that novel.
I think it’s funny how, in 1984, everyone always refer to Russia and Germany as the prime examples (which is valid) of totalitarian societies and fail to recognise that most of the West exercised a level of totalitarianism when they colonised other countries. Arpatheid, I’m looking at you. Of course, Animal Farm is a satire on the illusion of Soviet Communism, so it’s inevitable that people will link it back to Russia when discussing the novel. Though I do find it interesting that it is referred to as communism, as I believe true communism has ever existed and I don’t think it ever will, as humans are selfish, prideful creatures. That will always be our downfall. It already is.
For “classic” literature, this was such a bore. Like
Animal farm >>>> 1984. Baby the way I dragged my feet to finish 1984. The drops of misogyny laced throughout don’t make it any better. The pacing is slow and doesn’t get that interesting until late part 2, early part 3. Anyways, I’d like to thank my English teacher for giving us Animal Farm instead of 1984 to write our essay on in my senior year instead of 1984. Lord knows he saved me from the boredom of that novel.
I think it’s funny how, in 1984, everyone always refer to Russia and Germany as the prime examples (which is valid) of totalitarian societies and fail to recognise that most of the West exercised a level of totalitarianism when they colonised other countries. Arpatheid, I’m looking at you. Of course, Animal Farm is a satire on the illusion of Soviet Communism, so it’s inevitable that people will link it back to Russia when discussing the novel. Though I do find it interesting that it is referred to as communism, as I believe true communism has ever existed and I don’t think it ever will, as humans are selfish, prideful creatures. That will always be our downfall. It already is.
For “classic” literature, this was such a bore. Like
jlwebb's review against another edition
5.0
This book was INSANE
It will stay with me forever. Although the underlying story is obviously about governmental control in our world, it really allows you to take a breath and come to the conclusion that not everything is right.
I will definitely be reading this again , soon.
P.S Boxer deserved better
It will stay with me forever. Although the underlying story is obviously about governmental control in our world, it really allows you to take a breath and come to the conclusion that not everything is right.
I will definitely be reading this again , soon.
P.S Boxer deserved better
logan_joseph's review against another edition
challenging
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
dolcezzina21's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed Animal Farm a bit more than 1984. 1984 has so many revelations about the manner in which we live and for that reason it's a gem and a horror all at once. The story itself was just ok but what it stands for is so powerful. There were so many great one-liners and some amazing parts that got me really thinking, but I found myself trudging through it rather than eagerly diving in, thus the reason for the 3 star rating. It is definitely an important book to read though, especially if you wonder sometimes how free we really are as a society.
thefoxae's review against another edition
4.0
I remember not particularly liking these stories at first, but I notice that I think about them often. Orwell just has this way of worming particular phrases and concepts into your brain that latch on and grow.
knitswithbeer's review against another edition
4.0
Stephen Fry's narration is wonderful but I'd forgotten how bleak Orwell is.
I cried as Boxer was taken away to the knackers yard but at least Animal Farm has some beautiful moments.
1984 has absolutely no redeeming factors. There are some truly horrible things in it.
Orwell's disillusionment with Socialism is total.
The original film was pretty bleak (I haven't watched the remake) but even that falls short of the book.
I cried as Boxer was taken away to the knackers yard but at least Animal Farm has some beautiful moments.
1984 has absolutely no redeeming factors. There are some truly horrible things in it.
Orwell's disillusionment with Socialism is total.
The original film was pretty bleak (I haven't watched the remake) but even that falls short of the book.