Orwell's Roses by Rebecca Solnit

Orwell's Roses

Rebecca Solnit

320 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

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Orwell's Roses by Rebecca Solnit is a captivating read for anyone who appreciates the intersection of politics, nature, and the human experience, as it weaves together a rich tapestry of history, literature, and personal reflection to reveal the profound connections between the natural world and our struggles for freedom and beauty.

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A lush exploration of roses, pleasure, and politics, and a fresh take on George Orwell as an avid gardener whose political writing was grounded in his passion for the natural world "In the year 1936 a writer planted roses." So begins Rebecca Solni...

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Moods

informative: 88%

reflective: 86%

hopeful: 41%

inspiring: 40%

challenging: 27%

emotional: 10%

sad: 6%

adventurous: 5%

dark: 5%

relaxing: 3%

funny: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

tense: 1%


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60% of readers chose medium
30% of readers chose slow
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