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: Death, Murder, Violence, Animal death, Classism, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Blood, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Slavery, Bullying, Gore, Alcohol, and Toxic friendship
Although it is in allegory, the violence and death in this book can be graphic - especially if you're sensitive to animal deathpitedavid's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Death, Animal death, Blood, and Classism
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: Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Eating disorder, Excrement, Violence, Gun violence, Murder, Slavery, Animal death, Gaslighting, Body horror, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Physical abuse, Animal cruelty, Blood, Classism, War, and Alcohol
bill369's review against another edition
- 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 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.
Graphic: Animal death, Animal cruelty, and Violence
Moderate: Gaslighting, Murder, Slavery, and Death
Minor: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Body horror, and Suicide