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aliciapiron's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Physical abuse, Slavery, Violence, Forced institutionalization, and War
literallysam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
In terms of Orwell's writing and the plot, it is basic. An easy read if you are 10-14 y/o. There are many quotes that I liked (slide to read). I loved the words of the proud anthem “Beasts of England". I admired Boxer’s noble sense of dedication & self-sacrifice.
However, there are some problems as well..
•The constant theme throughout the book and especially the ending suggests that Revolution is useless, that things will remain how they've always been, neither getting better nor worse. Reliving tragedy and atrocities of an evil government is just one part of the equation, making our own revolution should be the other. So, the ending could've been better.
Similarly, there's this character in the book, Benjamin who is intelligent but still doesn't "exercise his faculty" and when other animals ask for his help, he refuses to "meddle in such matters".(Real bourgeoisie behaviour)
•The book also critiques the working class more than Stalin. Orwell writes like an aristocrat- calling the animals , illiterate, stupid & forgetful throughout the book.
•Another con is that the book is too political in nature. It's like Orwell has laid down a fable in respect of only his own opinions, not allowing the readers to form their own judgements. A book shouldn't be so heavy handed in its political message and should leave room for readers to make their own opinions.
•Also the allegorical aspect of the book is another issue as it only presents one possible interpretation of reality. This leads to misunderstanding of the complexities of real-world political events.
Overall, Animal Farm serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of giving too much power to one person or group, and the importance of staying vigilant and questioning authority.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Death, Hate crime, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Slavery, Violence, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, and War
obfuscatress's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Physical abuse and Gaslighting
Moderate: Animal death and Murder
Minor: Alcoholism
peggy_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
hhwanghyunjin'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
4.0
Graphic: Physical abuse
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Cursing and Alcohol
annalikescats's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Violence, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, War, and Classism
wanderingdeviant'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? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Death, Physical abuse, Violence, and Murder
meganpbennett's review against another edition
- 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
If you want to read an Orwellian look at the world, read 1984.
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
thechocolatefinger's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Murder, Gaslighting, and Classism
Moderate: Confinement, Slavery, Violence, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying, Gun violence, Physical abuse, and Kidnapping