jabnj's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
belchior's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
3.5
A somewhat different Orwell than in "1984" and in "Animal Farm. His satirical tone reminds me of Aldoux Huxley in "Crome Yellow", but with a more stamped social tone by making Dorothy follow marginalized groups of society throughout her "adventure". This tone blossoms at the end of the book with an existential reflection on her macro/micro universe, in a cyclical and poetic way.
From a priest who hates his parish, to a school principal who meticulously chooses the worst coin for the monthly payment for the teacher working in precarious and anti-educational conditions, Orwell - as always - draws criticism on sad realities (values and institutions) that still haunt us - but without losing the comical content.
The plot develops in a very interesting way. In several moments I caught myself idealizing a Wes Anderson adaptation of this book, and perhaps that's the best way to describe some passages. Unfortunately, I find that the transitions between settings - and group of people - are a bit sudden, but I understand that the main focus is on how these situations affect Dorothy's (reader's) worldview.
My admiration for Orwell continues to grow as I read more of his books, especially for his varied and adaptable way of writing.
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Um Orwell tanto diferente do em "1984" e em "Revolução dos bichos". Seu tom satírico me lembra o Aldoux Huxley em "Crome Yellow", mas com um tom social mais estampado ao fazer com que Dorothy acompanhe grupos da sociedade marginalizados ao longo de sua "aventura". Esse tom desabrocha ao fim do livro com uma reflexão existencial desta sobre seu macro/micro universo, de maneira cíclica e poética.
De um padre que odeia sua paróquia, a uma diretora de escola que meticulosamente escolhe a pior moeda para o pagamento mensal para a professora trabalhando em condições precárias e anti-educacionais, Orwell - como sempre - traça críticas sobre tristes realidades (valores e instituições) que ainda nos assombram - mas sem perder o teor cômico.
A trama se desenvolve de maneira muito interessante. Em diversos momentos me peguei idealizando uma adaptação do Wes Anderson desse livro, e talvez seja a melhor forma de descrever alguns trechos. Infelizmente, acho que as transições entre cenários - e grupo de pessoas - são um tanto repentinas, mas compreendo que o foco principal é em como essas situações afetam a visão de mundo de Dorothy (leitor(a)).
Minha admiração pelo Orwell continua em crescimento a medida que leio mais de seus livros, principalmente por sua variada e adaptável forma de escrita.
From a priest who hates his parish, to a school principal who meticulously chooses the worst coin for the monthly payment for the teacher working in precarious and anti-educational conditions, Orwell - as always - draws criticism on sad realities (values and institutions) that still haunt us - but without losing the comical content.
The plot develops in a very interesting way. In several moments I caught myself idealizing a Wes Anderson adaptation of this book, and perhaps that's the best way to describe some passages. Unfortunately, I find that the transitions between settings - and group of people - are a bit sudden, but I understand that the main focus is on how these situations affect Dorothy's (reader's) worldview.
My admiration for Orwell continues to grow as I read more of his books, especially for his varied and adaptable way of writing.
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Um Orwell tanto diferente do em "1984" e em "Revolução dos bichos". Seu tom satírico me lembra o Aldoux Huxley em "Crome Yellow", mas com um tom social mais estampado ao fazer com que Dorothy acompanhe grupos da sociedade marginalizados ao longo de sua "aventura". Esse tom desabrocha ao fim do livro com uma reflexão existencial desta sobre seu macro/micro universo, de maneira cíclica e poética.
De um padre que odeia sua paróquia, a uma diretora de escola que meticulosamente escolhe a pior moeda para o pagamento mensal para a professora trabalhando em condições precárias e anti-educacionais, Orwell - como sempre - traça críticas sobre tristes realidades (valores e instituições) que ainda nos assombram - mas sem perder o teor cômico.
A trama se desenvolve de maneira muito interessante. Em diversos momentos me peguei idealizando uma adaptação do Wes Anderson desse livro, e talvez seja a melhor forma de descrever alguns trechos. Infelizmente, acho que as transições entre cenários - e grupo de pessoas - são um tanto repentinas, mas compreendo que o foco principal é em como essas situações afetam a visão de mundo de Dorothy (leitor(a)).
Minha admiração pelo Orwell continua em crescimento a medida que leio mais de seus livros, principalmente por sua variada e adaptável forma de escrita.
slferg's review against another edition
3.0
Probably closer to 4 stars. Very interesting characters - especially the main one. Her beliefs and reactions to those around her - she can't help liking some she probably shouldn't, even though she doesn't approve of them.
Dorothy Hare is the clergyman's daughter. Her father is a younger son and became a clergyman because that is what younger sons do. He is not particularly fitted to be a clergyman and manages to alienate most of his congregation by his attitude. He has money that he invests - and loses - but keeps Dorothy short of housekeeping money so bills are quite often not paid, but he is very particular about what he eats (only the most expensive fish and best cuts of meat). She dreads the mail for the dunning bills. He is selfish and has no consideration for others. Dorothy is his unpaid assistant as well as housekeeper, paying calls on the members of the congregation and other residents, looking after them and helping them out when necessary. Her means of getting around is a bicycle which she rides many miles a day. And then she leads the girl guides and the sewing circle and other groups within the church. She also makes all the costumes for the plays the children put on. One night after a long day, she decides she must work on some of the costumes or they will not be finished in time for the play and falls asleep. When she wakes up she does not know where she is, or her name, or what has happened to her. She falls in with some of the lowest classes who are going to work picking hops, still with no idea of her past and giving a false name because she can't remember her real one. And she doesn't tell anyone that she really doesn't know who she is...
So she goes on, not really worrying about who she is because she is so tired. Eventually she remembers, but her situation is not improved and though she writes to her father, he refuses to answer. Before her amnesia she was quite religious, now, not so much.....
Dorothy Hare is the clergyman's daughter. Her father is a younger son and became a clergyman because that is what younger sons do. He is not particularly fitted to be a clergyman and manages to alienate most of his congregation by his attitude. He has money that he invests - and loses - but keeps Dorothy short of housekeeping money so bills are quite often not paid, but he is very particular about what he eats (only the most expensive fish and best cuts of meat). She dreads the mail for the dunning bills. He is selfish and has no consideration for others. Dorothy is his unpaid assistant as well as housekeeper, paying calls on the members of the congregation and other residents, looking after them and helping them out when necessary. Her means of getting around is a bicycle which she rides many miles a day. And then she leads the girl guides and the sewing circle and other groups within the church. She also makes all the costumes for the plays the children put on. One night after a long day, she decides she must work on some of the costumes or they will not be finished in time for the play and falls asleep. When she wakes up she does not know where she is, or her name, or what has happened to her. She falls in with some of the lowest classes who are going to work picking hops, still with no idea of her past and giving a false name because she can't remember her real one. And she doesn't tell anyone that she really doesn't know who she is...
So she goes on, not really worrying about who she is because she is so tired. Eventually she remembers, but her situation is not improved and though she writes to her father, he refuses to answer. Before her amnesia she was quite religious, now, not so much.....
ipb1's review against another edition
4.0
I don't know why Orwell hated this so much - I've always enjoyed it (proviso: the terrible experiment with dramatic dialogue in the middle portion does not exist - erase it from your mind - it never happened).
kmuttschall's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0