Bonfire of the Beasts
by Scott Reardon
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Pub Date Dec 16 2021 | Archive Date Mar 04 2022
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Description
Bonfire of the Beasts is the satire of our time.
Controversial and savagely funny, it’s the story of animals who rise up against their human oppressors and attempt to create a society finally free of bigotry and hate. What unfolds is a depiction of the all-too-human way in which sympathy and love can pave the way for unimaginable horrors.
Advance Praise
"Animal Farm meets 1984."
"The author is not afraid to make the reader squirm."
"This book makes you THINK."
"Animal Farm meets 1984."
"The author is not afraid to make the reader squirm."
"This book makes you THINK."
Featured Reviews
Bookseller 71239
Interestingly enough, we had just finished reading 1984 when we picked this book up. It is being claimed as Animal Farm meets 1984. Being fresh out of reading the latter we were interested as to how it held up.
This book will surely make you uncomfortable. Here you have the rise of pigs (hello Animal Farm) and an oppressed society where there is no escape from being monitored (hello 1984). There are some funny sections, which unfortunately (well played Mr. Reardon) do not seem as funny as you read on and realize everything written in the book has the very real potential of happening in 2022.
It’s a very quick read, standing at a mere 123 pages, but one that resonates with all readers whether you agree with the premise or not.
