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A review by haneenoo
Animal Farm by George Orwell
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
The story in itself is an intriguing one and I've never read anything quite like it before, but what's more intriguing and thought provoking is the meaning (or meanings) behind it.
Every single chapter is filled with concepts that we see, or have seen, in our lives but when you look at it from a third person's point of view you understand it differently and form your opinions more objectively, because here the subject is not humanity but a bunch of animals, that reflect the governed and the governors, the ones in between and the ones on the outside.
The book was so relatable and easy to read, heavily political, but anyone could read and enjoy it.
It's a realistic description of certain events, countries and governments, but also of people (or animals) and how some choices could create unwanted results. Dictatorship (and maybe fascism) is explained in it's purest form, how oppression develops and mind controlling of the masses in small, yet sure steps, that if you don't see the final result, you'd fall into the trap of brain washing and complete surrender to whatever is trying to manipulate you.
It also touches on how un-education could be such a disadvantage and maybe weakness that makes it easier to be manipulated and harder to see the signs. And it discusses how such a simple thing as reading could save minds. How memory is so important, yet easily corrupted. And how strong will for the wrong cause can only drive you to a stupid death.
Beautifully written and strongly descriptive, and, maybe, with a contemporary sense.
Every single chapter is filled with concepts that we see, or have seen, in our lives but when you look at it from a third person's point of view you understand it differently and form your opinions more objectively, because here the subject is not humanity but a bunch of animals, that reflect the governed and the governors, the ones in between and the ones on the outside.
The book was so relatable and easy to read, heavily political, but anyone could read and enjoy it.
It's a realistic description of certain events, countries and governments, but also of people (or animals) and how some choices could create unwanted results. Dictatorship (and maybe fascism) is explained in it's purest form, how oppression develops and mind controlling of the masses in small, yet sure steps, that if you don't see the final result, you'd fall into the trap of brain washing and complete surrender to whatever is trying to manipulate you.
It also touches on how un-education could be such a disadvantage and maybe weakness that makes it easier to be manipulated and harder to see the signs. And it discusses how such a simple thing as reading could save minds. How memory is so important, yet easily corrupted. And how strong will for the wrong cause can only drive you to a stupid death.
Beautifully written and strongly descriptive, and, maybe, with a contemporary sense.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death