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288 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156148504
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harvest Books: Harcourt, Inc.
Publication date: 20 March 1974
Description
Orwell draws on his years of experience in India to tell this story of the waning days of British imperialism. A handful of Englishmen living in a settlement in Burma congregate in the European Club, drink whiskey, and argue over an impending orde...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,414 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
sad 46%
challenging 36%
informative 30%
tense 23%
emotional 22%
adventurous 18%
funny 6%
mysterious 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Animal deathModerate
Sexual assault, RapeMinor
Suicide, Animal cruelty, Alcohol
288 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156148504
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harvest Books: Harcourt, Inc.
Publication date: 20 March 1974
Description
Orwell draws on his years of experience in India to tell this story of the waning days of British imperialism. A handful of Englishmen living in a settlement in Burma congregate in the European Club, drink whiskey, and argue over an impending orde...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,414 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
sad 46%
challenging 36%
informative 30%
tense 23%
emotional 22%
adventurous 18%
funny 6%
mysterious 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Animal deathModerate
Sexual assault, RapeMinor
Suicide, Animal cruelty, Alcohol