Reviews tagging 'Slavery'

Animal Farm by George Orwell

119 reviews

riverofhorton's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.5

This was an incredibly thought-provoking book from start to finish and something that I can see myself revisiting in the future.

I went into this knowing it was an allegory for Stalin's Russia, but knowing little about the USSR, I didn't know how that would present. I found it most interesting that we see a lot of Napoleon's early tactics in the politics of today, especially right-wing groups, I also find this parallel to be deeply unsettling in nature, and and wonder how long it will be before we are like the other farm animals of this book, if our real-world politics continue down the path they are on.

On a more personal note, I saw a lot of my past self within the character of Boxer, as well as a lot of people no longer in my life in Napoleon's character. It was slightly disconcerting as such an animal lover myself to draw these comparisons, but it did remind me of how far I've come in the past few years.

To end on a lighter note, I enjoyed reading about the dynamic between Boxer and Benjamin, and find myself wondering if the intention was to portray a queer love between the two male characters, or if that was just my brain. I did also find the characterisation of the cat to be perfect throughout.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Toxic friendship, Blood, Bullying, Grief, Gun violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Ableism, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Animal cruelty, Murder, Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Classism, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, War, Xenophobia, Death, Gore, Racism, Alcohol, and Chronic illness

comeundun's review against another edition

challenging tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gaslighting

Minor: Animal death, Classism, and Slavery

persian_green's review against another edition

challenging dark informative tense fast-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Classism, Violence, Animal cruelty, and Slavery

Moderate: War, Murder, and Gun violence

sophie42's review against another edition

challenging dark hopeful sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Violence, Gaslighting, Death, and Animal death

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Alcohol

Minor: Blood, Slavery, and Gun violence

millie_eevee's review against another edition

dark reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Gaslighting, and Animal cruelty

Moderate: Slavery

lyfeinpr0gress's review against another edition

dark informative reflective 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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Classism, War, Slavery, Death, Gun violence, and Violence

surdiablo's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? Yes

4.0

All I can say after finishing this book is that everyone should read it if they can. Animal Farm is one of those classics that offers a timeless, universal warning about totalitarian regimes. It's an excellent allegory that delves into the consequences of corrupted Communism and how the rich will manipulate the working class. The usage of animals to retell The Russian Revolution and its aftereffects was near perfect, albeit heavy-handed if you ask me ( The latter didn't affect my enjoyment however ). It's an easy read with fast pacing, and I would recommend reading the introduction as well after finishing the story since it provides more insight into the political atmosphere back then.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Gaslighting, and Animal cruelty

Moderate: Slavery

Minor: Alcohol

nagaakil's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Police brutality, Slavery, and Torture

atelopxobia's review against another edition

dark informative reflective medium-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

5.0

Nothing I can say about Animal Farm that hasn't already been said. Fantastic read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death

Moderate: Gaslighting and Slavery

r_o_s_e's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Alcohol, Classism, Gaslighting, Murder, Alcoholism, Animal death, Slavery, and Violence

Moderate: Blood and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Suicide attempt, War, Grief, Cannibalism, and Incest