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A review by dummythicc
Animal Farm / 1984 by George Orwell, Christopher Hitchens
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Animal Farm: 4/5
1984: 5/5
I enjoyed both novella and novel, but definitely blew through 1984 quicker. I can see why it is considered one of the greatest novels of all time, as it is somehow still relevant even though it was written in the 1940s. The main point I take away from Orwell's book is that you should always learn new things. Always strive to grow as a human being, question things, and trust that you always have room to grow. Otherwise, you are a prisoner of group think and are stuck in your belief system.
1984: 5/5
I enjoyed both novella and novel, but definitely blew through 1984 quicker. I can see why it is considered one of the greatest novels of all time, as it is somehow still relevant even though it was written in the 1940s. The main point I take away from Orwell's book is that you should always learn new things. Always strive to grow as a human being, question things, and trust that you always have room to grow. Otherwise, you are a prisoner of group think and are stuck in your belief system.