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Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
3.0
Before I read this book, I read reviews here stating that they hate this book. So, I got pretty biased opinions. But then, I read and I found out that it's actually pretty okay. The writing is pretty nice and the characters are okay as well. Only, Will is a stuck-up jerk and Jessamine, well does Clare really have to ruin her character? She has potential!
I've also read that the characters are basically the characters from 'Mortal Instruments' with different names and in England. Now, I can't really judge in that aspect seeing that this is my first Cassandra Clare book. However, I will definitely update this review when I find time to read the 'Mortal Instruments'.
I've also read that the characters are basically the characters from 'Mortal Instruments' with different names and in England. Now, I can't really judge in that aspect seeing that this is my first Cassandra Clare book. However, I will definitely update this review when I find time to read the 'Mortal Instruments'.
Animal Farm by George Orwell
4.0
First of all, I have no idea what to feel about this one. On one hand, I feel bewildered about the premise and I couldn't quite grasp the concept about animals being as intelligent as we are. On the other, I understand that cruelty begets cruelty and the desire for change. I can also see the allegory between this book and the USSR.
Plot:
The plot is a bit complex. It's about a bunch of animals who revolted against a cruel farmer. They form their own farm and run it like a state under the premise of socialism Animalism. In the end, the 'leaders' of this so-called 'equal' state ends up no different than Soviet Russia a state run by human beings- who they supposedly despise but end up imitating.
Characters
Marx/Lenin Old Major: He is the pig with a dream. He was described as being twelve years old and fathered 400 piglets (???). At the beginning of the book, he delivered a stirring speech that led the animals to organize a revolt even after his death. Sadly, his ideals does not match reality.
Stalin Napoleon- At first I found his name funny since I heard that naming a pig after Napoleon is illegal in France. Then again, this book is set in England so...Anyway, Napoleon s definitely a self-centered, selfish, and extremely greedy pig. While undoubtedly sly and clever, he uses his natural gifts to advance himself and his kind. His character is absolutely disgusting- especially the way he alters the rules to suit his own needs.
Propaganda Machine Squealer- He's Napoleon's personal PR manager. Everyone believes what he says because he's such an effective speaker.
The Common Peasant Boxer- Boxer is said to be dedicated, hard-working, and loyal. Sadly, the reward for this loyalty is a one-way ticket to the glue factory.
If you can stomach the idea of animals being able to be as smart as people- or even human-like to the point of being able to walk on hind legs, then this book is for you. If you don't like mass slaughter and good characters being sent to die, then I suggest you skip this one.
Rating; 4/5 for Boxer's death.
Plot:
The plot is a bit complex. It's about a bunch of animals who revolted against a cruel farmer. They form their own farm and run it like a state under the premise of socialism Animalism. In the end, the 'leaders' of this so-called 'equal' state ends up no different than Soviet Russia a state run by human beings- who they supposedly despise but end up imitating.
Characters
Marx/Lenin Old Major: He is the pig with a dream. He was described as being twelve years old and fathered 400 piglets (???). At the beginning of the book, he delivered a stirring speech that led the animals to organize a revolt even after his death. Sadly, his ideals does not match reality.
Stalin Napoleon- At first I found his name funny since I heard that naming a pig after Napoleon is illegal in France. Then again, this book is set in England so...Anyway, Napoleon s definitely a self-centered, selfish, and extremely greedy pig. While undoubtedly sly and clever, he uses his natural gifts to advance himself and his kind. His character is absolutely disgusting- especially the way he alters the rules to suit his own needs.
Propaganda Machine Squealer- He's Napoleon's personal PR manager. Everyone believes what he says because he's such an effective speaker.
The Common Peasant Boxer- Boxer is said to be dedicated, hard-working, and loyal. Sadly, the reward for this loyalty is a one-way ticket to the glue factory.
If you can stomach the idea of animals being able to be as smart as people- or even human-like to the point of being able to walk on hind legs, then this book is for you. If you don't like mass slaughter and good characters being sent to die, then I suggest you skip this one.
Rating; 4/5 for Boxer's death.
Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver
4.0
I’m not going to lie: I loved this book more than I loved the first.
Lena is no longer the afraid and overly careful girl in Delirium. She changed for the better. Now, she’s strong and unafraid.
Julian is a wonderful addition to the characters. At first, he’s the symbol for the Deliria Free America’s youth organization. Until he got the “disease” or love. He left the DFA and refused the cure and I admire that. I think it’s great that he left everything because he now knows that everything he knew is wrong.
Also, Lauren Oliver did a great job not reuniting Lena with her mom too soon. And that she brought Alex back…Though it’s a bit sad Raven didn’t trust Lena enough to tell her their plan.
Lena is no longer the afraid and overly careful girl in Delirium. She changed for the better. Now, she’s strong and unafraid.
Julian is a wonderful addition to the characters. At first, he’s the symbol for the Deliria Free America’s youth organization. Until he got the “disease” or love. He left the DFA and refused the cure and I admire that. I think it’s great that he left everything because he now knows that everything he knew is wrong.
Also, Lauren Oliver did a great job not reuniting Lena with her mom too soon. And that she brought Alex back…Though it’s a bit sad Raven didn’t trust Lena enough to tell her their plan.