A review by gbmillar2002
Animal Farm, by George Orwell
challenging
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Orwell has written a beautifully fast paced book on how absolute power corrupts, even those with the most well meaning of intentions.
Spoiler
My absolute favourite part is when at the end of the book, the pigs began to stand up on hind legs; carrying a whip!Spoiler
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Gun violence