Reviews tagging 'Death'

Animal Farm by George Orwell

126 reviews

lorraine19's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Like all of Orwell's books, it's dark and tense. Definitely not the book to read if you're looking for a feels good. It's definitely a classic for a reason and an easier read than 1984. Short and face paced but gets right to the point and is easy to understand. It will definitely leave you frustrated and feeling sad/angry as is the point. Might have to make sure you are in the right mindset when reading it but it is definitely one everyone should read at least once. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, Violence, Animal death, Classism, and Animal cruelty

Moderate: Blood, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Slavery, Bullying, Gore, Alcohol, and Toxic friendship

Although it is in allegory, the violence and death in this book can be graphic - especially if you're sensitive to animal death

kaz_brekkerrr's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Classism, Animal death, Murder, Animal cruelty, and Slavery

Minor: Death

lucyatoz's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Animal Farm by George Orwell is a moral fairy tale where the animals of Manor Farm rise up against their human owner, Mr Jones, in the hope of creating a fair and equal society where they are free and happy. However, they end up under the dictatorship of a pig named Napoleon, who is guarded by dogs, and the situation of the animals comes increasing worse. 

It was an interesting and challenging read and Orwell did initially encounter difficulty getting the book published, largely due to fears that the book might upset the alliance between Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union in 1945. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Animal death, Slavery, Animal cruelty, and Death

pitedavid's review against another edition

challenging dark informative reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

great book that Examines

the nuances of communism and what can happen if you keep a leader around for longer than necessary. It also highlights the importance of the people being aware so that the previously opressed becomes the opressors

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Death, Animal death, Blood, and Classism

shadymist's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful informative lighthearted mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death

Moderate: Slavery, Animal death, Death, Gaslighting, and Animal cruelty

Minor: Alcohol and Addiction

kwichris's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Death

tea_at_mole_end's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad fast-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty and Gaslighting

Moderate: Violence, Death, Murder, and Alcohol

darred9267's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Animal death, and Death

elizabeth_henry's review against another edition

adventurous challenging informative reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The best book i ever read.This changed my perspective on literature, it really showed me the thing you can do with a book! The allegory WOWED me!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gore, War, Blood, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Murder, Toxic friendship, Violence, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Classism, Gaslighting, Animal death, and Excrement

hannah_cogo's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Animal death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Blood, Slavery, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Deportation, Gun violence, Alcohol, and Kidnapping

Minor: Violence, War, Suicide, and Torture