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rainbowrocky's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Slavery, and Classism
Moderate: Violence and Gaslighting
Minor: Fatphobia, Gun violence, Blood, Grief, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
gemstonejasper's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
I will say that though it's based on USSR history, I think parts of it could be relatable to modern places. I live in the US and I saw many similarities around patriotism, nationalism, "farm pride," and history turning to myth. Lots of gaslighting between the Pigs and other animals
Read it if it sounds good to you, but it's definitely not a must read for me
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
riverofhorton's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I went into this knowing it was an allegory for Stalin's Russia, but knowing little about the USSR, I didn't know how that would present. I found it most interesting that we see a lot of Napoleon's early tactics in the politics of today, especially right-wing groups, I also find this parallel to be deeply unsettling in nature, and and wonder how long it will be before we are like the other farm animals of this book, if our real-world politics continue down the path they are on.
On a more personal note, I saw a lot of my past self within the character of Boxer, as well as a lot of people no longer in my life in Napoleon's character. It was slightly disconcerting as such an animal lover myself to draw these comparisons, but it did remind me of how far I've come in the past few years.
To end on a lighter note, I enjoyed reading about the dynamic between Boxer and Benjamin, and find myself wondering if the intention was to portray a queer love between the two male characters, or if that was just my brain. I did also find the characterisation of the cat to be perfect throughout.
Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
sophie42's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Violence, Gaslighting, and Classism
Moderate: Alcohol and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence, Slavery, and Blood
ghosterz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Physical abuse, Murder, Gaslighting, War, and Injury/Injury detail
sofieishere's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gun violence, Violence, Murder, and Classism
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
r_o_s_e's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Slavery, Violence, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Incest, Grief, Cannibalism, Suicide attempt, and War
lorraine19's review against another edition
- 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
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 deathpeggy_racham's review against another edition
4.25
What a great criticism of systems of power.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Slavery, Blood, Murder, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Violence, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
hannah_cogo's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Slavery, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Deportation
Minor: Suicide, Torture, Violence, and War