George Orwell's Animal Farm: The Graphic Novel by Christina DumalasovaMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Animal Farm: The Graphic Novel is a stunning adaptation of George Orwell’s classic story about revolution, power, and corruption. I thought it did an excellent job of translating the novel’s core message into a visual format that feels natural and immersive. The artwork is striking and perfectly captures the bleak tone of the story, using sharp contrasts and moments of red to emphasize violence, propaganda, and loss of innocence. It felt faithful to the original while still standing strong on its own, making Orwell’s warnings about power and equality even more immediate.
I also liked that the story didn’t feel over modernized or watered down. It kept the pacing tight and the themes clear, and while some moments of nuance were lost compared to the full novel, it never felt shallow. The visuals add new emotional weight to scenes I remembered from reading the original, especially as the animals’ revolution slowly turns against them. Overall, it’s a beautifully crafted and powerful rendition that honors Orwell’s work while making it feel new again.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
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