Reviews tagging 'Body horror'

Állatfarm by George Orwell

4 reviews

lorraine19's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Like all of Orwell's books, it's dark and tense. Definitely not the book to read if you're looking for a feels good. It's definitely a classic for a reason and an easier read than 1984. Short and face paced but gets right to the point and is easy to understand. It will definitely leave you frustrated and feeling sad/angry as is the point. Might have to make sure you are in the right mindset when reading it but it is definitely one everyone should read at least once. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Violence, Murder, and Classism

Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Slavery, Blood, Grief, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Although it is in allegory, the violence and death in this book can be graphic - especially if you're sensitive to animal death

pitedavid's review against another edition

challenging dark informative reflective fast-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? Yes

4.5

great book that Examines

the nuances of communism and what can happen if you keep a leader around for longer than necessary. It also highlights the importance of the people being aware so that the previously opressed becomes the opressors

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Blood, and Classism

meganpbennett's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

Animal Farm was on a book challenge list and it was short, so I gave it a try. It has a lot of similarities to 1984, Orwell's best-known work, specifically the use of changing history to best suit the present, the use of a mouthpiece to speak for the ruler, and the use of scapegoats to cover when things go wrong. It was also dark and violent. 

If you want to read an Orwellian look at the world, read 1984. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Eating disorder, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

bill369's review against another edition

reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I read this book for the Classics Reading Challenge.

I liked the unbothered cat. She was indecisive and didn't care much for others. What an icon. Otherwise, the character development was well-done, and I had a lot of fun seeing how the characters gradually transform.

An allegory for a totalitarian regime. An enjoyable and thought-provoking fable. This story will certainly not make you tedious.

There are no lines I'd like to share.

The end was fabulous! I like the note it ended on.

A timeless and provocative story. I'm glad I read it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Violence

Moderate: Death, Slavery, Murder, and Gaslighting

Minor: Alcoholism, Body horror, Suicide, and Alcohol