1984 and Animal Farm by George Orwell

1984 and Animal Farm

George Orwell

284 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)

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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 65%
tense 55%
challenging 41%
sad 25%
informative 20%
mysterious 18%
emotional 15%
adventurous 8%
funny 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 21%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | A mix: 32% | Character: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

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4.06

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