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276 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781421808307
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: 1st World Library
Publication date: 01 July 2005
Description
Set in the days of the Empire, with the British ruling in Burma, Orwell's book describes corruption and imperial bigotry. Flory, a white timber merchant, befriends Dr Veraswami, a black enthusiast for the Empire, whose downfall can only be prevent...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,416 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, Alcohol276 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781421808307
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: 1st World Library
Publication date: 01 July 2005
Description
Set in the days of the Empire, with the British ruling in Burma, Orwell's book describes corruption and imperial bigotry. Flory, a white timber merchant, befriends Dr Veraswami, a black enthusiast for the Empire, whose downfall can only be prevent...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,416 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