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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
Disclaimer: ARC via Netgalley
The introduction to his graphic novel notes that Orwell’s classic Animal Fiction is the point of departure.
But it isn’t really Orwell. It seems to use Orwell’s point to make the same classic points about government and how to resist government (and how such resistance can fail or be subverted), but it does so to heighten the violence, and there is so much violence.
Additionally, the animal divisions don’t quite make sense - predator animals are enforcers except for our heroine which is a cat, so her exclusion from the power structure doesn’t quite make sense. She is the voice of reason.
While the book does try to make comments about certain political climates or movements – Silvo for instance could be several different political leaders - the whole thing feels empty without any real depth or point, outside of violence. The lesson or moral if you prefer of Orwell’s book is absent here (as the lesson in the second half of Watership Down even). If anything, this graphic novel just makes you want to read Animal Farm again.
Also this is nothing really like Beasts of Burden or Stray Dogs – unless you count the violence, and this is far more graphic then those.
The introduction to his graphic novel notes that Orwell’s classic Animal Fiction is the point of departure.
But it isn’t really Orwell. It seems to use Orwell’s point to make the same classic points about government and how to resist government (and how such resistance can fail or be subverted), but it does so to heighten the violence, and there is so much violence.
Additionally, the animal divisions don’t quite make sense - predator animals are enforcers except for our heroine which is a cat, so her exclusion from the power structure doesn’t quite make sense. She is the voice of reason.
While the book does try to make comments about certain political climates or movements – Silvo for instance could be several different political leaders - the whole thing feels empty without any real depth or point, outside of violence. The lesson or moral if you prefer of Orwell’s book is absent here (as the lesson in the second half of Watership Down even). If anything, this graphic novel just makes you want to read Animal Farm again.
Also this is nothing really like Beasts of Burden or Stray Dogs – unless you count the violence, and this is far more graphic then those.
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Me ha gustado mucho más de lo que esperaba. Es un retelling de Rebelión en la Granja y te lo dicen directamente en el prólogo, así que no pensaba que fuera a ser sorprendente pero tanto el ritmo como la ilustración son perfectas.
Una suerte de continuación de Animal Farm pero con un retorno al colectivismo y la resistencia ante la opresión que el cinismo (y desencanto) de Orwell nos vedó. El dibujo es *chefs kiss*
I'm going to right out and say it this book is not for everyone. This book is slow and extremely gory but if you enjoy books with a deeper meaning and a message to share then you will probably enjoy reading this.
This book is very much in the same area as Animal Farm, Watership Down, and Plague Dogs where the author is using animals to make a difficult message easier to swallow. This book is definitely something I think more people should read because it does make a ton of great points.
I would say if you read things like animal farm, Watership Down and so on this book is for you.
This book is very much in the same area as Animal Farm, Watership Down, and Plague Dogs where the author is using animals to make a difficult message easier to swallow. This book is definitely something I think more people should read because it does make a ton of great points.
I would say if you read things like animal farm, Watership Down and so on this book is for you.
Animal Castle is a well thought out 'world' with interesting characters (and villains!- who knew I could hate a bull and dogs that much!) with a very strong willed mother alley cat as the main protagonist.
The artwork throughout is stunning, I can't even begin to fathom the time spent creating this piece.
The story and art often takes dark turns, some that I found quite striking but follows a very thought out construct with many layers.
This is not a simple story, this is something that captivates and draws you in leaving you a bit disorientated when you are forced to return to your normal world.
I hope to never join a world such as that displayed in this book although I fear a lot of the social constructs and systems have been borrowed from our human world.
I look forward to Animal Castle Volume 2
Be sure to check the back of the book for the most sensational art works and glimpses into the creative process.
I was gifted a digital copy of Animal Castle Volume 1 in exchange for a fair and honest review
The artwork throughout is stunning, I can't even begin to fathom the time spent creating this piece.
The story and art often takes dark turns, some that I found quite striking but follows a very thought out construct with many layers.
This is not a simple story, this is something that captivates and draws you in leaving you a bit disorientated when you are forced to return to your normal world.
I hope to never join a world such as that displayed in this book although I fear a lot of the social constructs and systems have been borrowed from our human world.
I look forward to Animal Castle Volume 2
Be sure to check the back of the book for the most sensational art works and glimpses into the creative process.
I was gifted a digital copy of Animal Castle Volume 1 in exchange for a fair and honest review
Una suerte de continuación de Animal Farm pero con un retorno al colectivismo y la resistencia ante la opresión que el cinismo (y desencanto) de Orwell nos vedó. El dibujo es *chefs kiss*
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes