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Animal Farm

George Orwell

3.91 AVERAGE


an amazing introduction to communism, totalitarianism, and how a well-adjusted society can still be subjected to corrupted sovereignty. these animals were blinded by patriotism and the only thing keeping them going was the lie of a promised future. the end was eerie in the way imagined it, like the pigs faces slowly morphing to distorted human faces. wish i read this sooner honestly. favorite character is probably boxer, mostly because of his reflection of most americans (and honestly, most of society as a whole). this is why reading is extremely important and the fact this book is being banned along with 1984 speaks volumes and we’re entering an era similar to Animal farm. or perhaps we’ve always lived like slaves but equal.. of course some more equal than others.
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informative reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I wanted to read this as an adult, especially during the current political climate in the US. The parallels with what is currently going on is crazy and hard not to notice.