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lilla_mo's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
novabird's review against another edition
4.0
4.75 This vanguard ecocriticism was a prescient offering by a man who could see the future arrival of radical groups cohering around the concepts of deep ecology. I have heard that Animal Farm serves as a framework for manifestos and it is no wonder, with quotes like these:
a. “If liberty means anything at all it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.”
b. We pigs are brainworkers. The whole management and organisation of this farm depend on us. Day and night we are watching over your welfare. It is for your sake that we drink the milk and eat those apples.”
c. “Man is the only creature that consumes without producing”
d. “Windmill or no windmill, he said, life would go on as it had always gone on--that is, badly.”
e. “Can you not understand that liberty is worth more than just ribbons?”
f. “Man serves the interests of no creature except himself.”
"In response to the first objection, it should be noted that deep ecologists eschew resourcism ritualistically, perhaps for consumption by the gullible. But even biocentrism does not escape the resource idea, as when George Sessions characterizes DE as “resources for all species.” Naess’ view that the “vital needs” of people must be met shares in this essentially alternative resourcist formulation (even if for many of his followers, the “vital needs” of some, as in Animal Farm, are more important than the “vital needs” of others). Many deep ecologists have no qualms about manipulating resourcism as a political tactic, either, for example when Devall and Sessions note that “it is sometimes tactically wise to use themes of national or energy security to win political campaigns.”
https://www.fifthestate.org/archive/331-spring-1989/return-of-the-son-of-deep-ecology/
I guess even some deep ecologists can be greedy too, or perhaps given that this quote was taken from 1989 there are stronger stricter adherents than wannabes nowadays. I don't know.
a. “If liberty means anything at all it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.”
b. We pigs are brainworkers. The whole management and organisation of this farm depend on us. Day and night we are watching over your welfare. It is for your sake that we drink the milk and eat those apples.”
c. “Man is the only creature that consumes without producing”
d. “Windmill or no windmill, he said, life would go on as it had always gone on--that is, badly.”
e. “Can you not understand that liberty is worth more than just ribbons?”
f. “Man serves the interests of no creature except himself.”
"In response to the first objection, it should be noted that deep ecologists eschew resourcism ritualistically, perhaps for consumption by the gullible. But even biocentrism does not escape the resource idea, as when George Sessions characterizes DE as “resources for all species.” Naess’ view that the “vital needs” of people must be met shares in this essentially alternative resourcist formulation (even if for many of his followers, the “vital needs” of some, as in Animal Farm, are more important than the “vital needs” of others). Many deep ecologists have no qualms about manipulating resourcism as a political tactic, either, for example when Devall and Sessions note that “it is sometimes tactically wise to use themes of national or energy security to win political campaigns.”
https://www.fifthestate.org/archive/331-spring-1989/return-of-the-son-of-deep-ecology/
I guess even some deep ecologists can be greedy too, or perhaps given that this quote was taken from 1989 there are stronger stricter adherents than wannabes nowadays. I don't know.
gracie14's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
itacuz's review against another edition
challenging
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Hard to read this and not imagine the current political narrative as it aligns with the factions, just as they did for Orwell when he wrote it.
What original thought could I possibly have about this other than "Can you believe it took me 29 years to read this book?"
What original thought could I possibly have about this other than "Can you believe it took me 29 years to read this book?"
strahinja's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
nikki52010's review against another edition
3.0
This was a mandatory read for me when I was in school. I didn't enjoy it at all then, in fact I am pretty sure I never even read it completely through. I just skimmed through the pages. I had absolutely no interest in this book, or any other book at the time.
If you can't tell, I was definitely not a reader when I was younger. Something I very much regret now.
Moving on.
Now that I am older I want to go back and revisit all those books that were required reading. First up: Animal Farm.
:|
I really enjoyed seeing the mindset of the animals and how they slowly began to revolt against the humans. They created the Seven Commandments that all animals must follow and had mottos and a very catchy song called Beasts of England. If you listened to the audiobook then you know what I am talking about. I still catch myself belting out "Beasts of England" in a slight accent such as the characters have.
"Four legs good, two legs bad."
When I first started this, I was thinking how much I regretted it already. But, I am glad I stuck through it though. I can appreciate it much more as an adult than I ever did as a child.
This book did frustrate me at times by the actions of the characters. Of course, their actions is the whole point of the story, so that can't really be helped.
"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."
Was this my favorite book?
No.
Would I read this book again?
Probably not.
Would I recommend this to someone who has never read this before?
Yes.
rari15's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-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? Yes
5.0