Animal Farm / 1984 by George Orwell, Christopher Hitchens

Animal Farm / 1984

George Orwell, Christopher Hitchens

400 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction classics dystopian literary dark reflective tense medium-paced
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This edition features George Orwell's best known novels – 1984 and Animal Farm – with an introduction by Christopher Hitchens. In 1984, London is a grim city where Big Brother is always watching you and the Thought Police can practically read your...

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Moods

dark 75%
reflective 64%
tense 54%
challenging 40%
sad 25%
informative 20%
mysterious 18%
emotional 15%
adventurous 8%
funny 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 22%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 38% | A mix: 32% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.06

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