A review by bookishandjoyceful
Animal Farm by George Orwell

challenging emotional 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

4.0


TW: confinement, murder, violence, animal cruelty, manipulation, animal death, slavery, death, alcoholism, 

This was the first time I have read this classic and the forward and introduction at the beginning definitely are worth reading to truly gain a perspective as to the importance that this piece of work was when it was written. Orwell took a major risk in writing and publishing Animal Farm at the state of our world at this time. He very well could have been punished for this. The themes and the way he created this world at the farm and the way the different animals and their roles paralleled some of the events that were occurring during this time were remarkable. This was a quick read that I am glad I have crossed off of my TBR as I enjoyed it and believe that it is an important work due to the relevancy in its political ramifications in history. While it was relevant then, it is something to be aware of and can show relevance at any time. 1984 has been on my TBR for a long time and it definitely moved up after reading this work! 

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