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Animal Farm by George Orwell

43 reviews

vibingjaren's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark tense fast-paced

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

3.25

It was an okay book. I had to read it for a class, but it did have me interested at some parts. Wish the ending was more exciting, but the ending makes sense for the story. Boxer deserved better.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Emotional abuse, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, and Classism

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Gun violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Addiction

rory_john14's review against another edition

medium-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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Grief, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

Moderate: Physical abuse, Slavery, Blood, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Child death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Infidelity, Medical content, and Toxic friendship

clavishorti's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

With blazing fervor and a heart pounding with anticipation, the moment has finally come for me to tear through the pages of George Orwell’s Animal Farm, a masterpiece long buried on my reading list. This fable, featuring animals who speak and act with human-like audacity, reflects us—arrogant, self-important humans—in ways that are disturbingly familiar. From the very first page, George Orwell’s brilliance in constructing a seemingly cheerful world that conceals a dark battleground of power and morality gripped me. It is clear that a storm of epic proportions is brewing beneath the surface of this story. 

 

The story erupts with a prologue charged with tension and fiery anticipation. Old Major, a distinguished and wise 12-year-old Middle White Boar, gathers all the animals in a clandestine meeting pulsing with revolutionary energy. With a voice brimming with conviction, he lays out his vision of a future where animals are freed from the shackles of human tyranny. He names their greatest adversary: humans—parasites who exploit their labor and offer only meager scraps in return. Old Major’s speech isn’t merely a rallying cry; it is a blazing inferno that ignites the hearts of those who have long suffered. 

 

Yet, shortly after his incendiary speech, old Major passes away, leaving behind a legacy of dreams and an unquenchable spirit of rebellion. In a matter of days, his prophecy takes shape as the animals, inspired by the words of their esteemed leader, rise up to overthrow the cruel Mr. Jones and take control of their own fate. Initially, they are swept up in a wave of euphoria—convinced that this new era will bring justice and equality. However, as time marches on, it becomes increasingly apparent that the justice they sought is far more elusive and fraught with complexity than they ever imagined. 

 

Through each page of this book, we are confronted with a heartbreaking portrayal of how easily power can be corrupted, even by those with initially noble and sincere intentions. The spirit of freedom and equality, once built on pure hope, gradually drowns in a sea of selfishness and personal ambition. We watch with growing dismay as lofty ideals, once ablaze with hope and fervor, are slowly eroded by self-interest, ambition, and fear. 

 

In this tale, as power consolidates in the hands of a few leaders, the principles once held high begin to crumble. The enticing rules and promises of the early days are gradually violated, morphing with the shifting interests and needs of those in charge. These leaders often hurriedly ‘reconfigure’ the rules—not for the welfare of the people or the common good, but to serve their own interests and to perpetuate the power and dynasty they’ve constructed. With every step deeper into the book, it becomes ever clearer that this story is not merely a fable but a mirror reflecting the reality we frequently see in contemporary news. It is as if each page reveals the lies and corruption that seep into a system meant to protect and uphold justice. 

 

As we dig deeper into this narrative, it becomes strikingly clear that the new leaders, who were meant to bring about a wave of genuine reform, have instead embraced tactics of manipulation and propaganda to consolidate their power. In this arena, propaganda and manipulation are wielded as potent weapons to dominate and distort public perception. By twisting and falsifying information, they craft a narrative that their policies and decisions are in the best interest of all. In this process, the ability to think critically and objectively is often sacrificed. 

 

The scenarios portrayed in this book resonate profoundly with our modern reality, where the term ‘buzzer’ has become synonymous with political maneuvering—an indication that dirty politics has evolved into more sophisticated and deceptive forms. Buzzers, adept in the art of deceit, are hired to shape, manipulate, or obscure issues on social media with a singular goal: to obfuscate the truth and manipulate public opinion. 

 

In this web of political trickery, buzzers are the architects of misinformation, expertly weaving narratives to fragment society and sway public views. They transform social media into a stage for their performances, manipulating data and creating captivating yet deceptive illusions. As we navigate this intricate drama, it is essential to sharpen our analytical skills and rigorously verify the information we encounter. Only through this vigilance can we protect ourselves from the manipulative traps designed to cloud our judgment and divide us into easily controlled factions. 

 

In the end, George Orwell’s Animal Farm serves as a razor-sharp mirror, exposing the ease with which those in power can spiral into cycles of greed and betrayal. As I delved into this masterpiece, I couldn’t help but question: how can leaders, who once championed noble visions, comfortably sleep and dine while flagrantly betraying the very principles and morals they claimed to uphold? Or perhaps, they were never truly moral to begin with, their veneer of virtue simply a façade that deceived us all? 

 

George Orwell astutely illustrates how these corrupt leaders hide behind a veneer of charm and deceit, ensnaring us in a labyrinth of illusion. In Animal Farm, oppression often wears a disguise. It can emerge from those who are meant to be our guardians and guides. This serves as a stark reminder that ignoring injustice is tantamount to complicity in the crime. I urge everyone to read this book and absorb its profound message. In a world fraught with deception, awareness and the courage to seek out truth are our most powerful defenses. We must stay alert and discerning to avoid falling into the treacherous traps that undermine the very essence of justice.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Gun violence, Slavery, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

lagicrus19's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Gaslighting, War, and Classism

Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Alcohol, and Classism

Minor: Kidnapping and Injury/Injury detail

michaelion's review against another edition

dark funny informative fast-paced

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

2.75

Um okay girl I guess. You really tried it tho. You'll never be Back at the Barnyard!

This book only works if you think the masses as a whole are stupid and inherently lazy and individualistic and people are inherently violent and evil. Yaaawn boring! Also Orwell never heard of show don't tell. It's no wonder this shit is read in every high school across the country. The devil may work hard but the CIA works harder.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, and Misogyny

Minor: War

nitar8's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Physical abuse, Racism, Torture, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

danajoy's review against another edition

dark reflective tense

4.0

I don't know how to rate this. It almost feels like rating a memoir or historical text - it feels almost inappropriate to give it a score.

Obviously it is fiction. I just feel like this is a book to study, ideally alongside a history lesson on the Russian revolution. The further out of school I get the more I miss the opportunity for group discussions and deep reading of texts. 

One of those it's a classic for a reason and I understand why its taught in schools.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Alcohol, and Classism

Minor: Injury/Injury detail

macliffe's review against another edition

dark sad tense fast-paced

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

3.0

I didn’t always love reading it, but I’m glad I read it because of all that it made me think about and its impact on culture. Truly an educational novella. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Slavery, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Classism

Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Suicide

quotablehedgehog's review against another edition

dark informative reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Violence, Police brutality, Murder, Gaslighting, and Classism

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Alcohol, and War

Minor: Ableism, Blood, Excrement, Medical content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

d00rframe's review against another edition

dark reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Physical abuse, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Medical content, and Medical trauma