MAY Lisbon Book Club: Animal Farm by George Orwell

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📚✨ Join us for our next book club meetup on May 17th at 17h (5pm), where we’ll immerse ourselves in the hauntingly beautiful world of Animal Farm by George Orwell

Animal Farm is a satirical allegory by George Orwell that tells the story of farm animals who revolt against their human owner to create an equal society. Initially united under the leadership of pigs like Snowball and Napoleon, their revolutionary ideals soon crumble as power corrupts. The pigs manipulate language and rewrite history to justify their oppressive rule, eventually becoming indistinguishable from the tyrants they once overthrew. This novella serves as a powerful warning about how power can betray noble ideals.

📆 Grab your copy*, meet us on May 17th @ 17h, and let’s experience the unforgettable journey within As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow together! 🌌

*We encourage you to use your local library, used & small local bookstore, and independent online retailers. The bookclub is also a great resource for swapping and borrowing books.

Event Details:
🗓️ Date: May 17th, 2025
🕓 Time: 17h (Duration is 90-120min)
📍 Location: Saldanha Residences--Food Court, Downstairs: Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo 42E · Lisboa

📚 Book Club Prep:
Secure your copy from your local bookstore or library, or borrow from a book club member.

Agenda:
🕰️ Arrive a few minutes early to grab a coffee or snack from one of the many cafes and restaurants nearby (if budget and dietary restrictions allow).
👥 Gather as a large group for introductions, then break into smaller discussion groups for more personal conversations about the book.
📖 Book Discussion: Share your emotions, thoughts, and reflections on the story. SPOILERS WILL OCCUR—if you haven’t finished, no worries, just a heads-up!
🔄 Regroup to exchange key takeaways and insights from each group.
🍝 Optional dinner afterward at the Italian place upstairs—friends, partners, and loved ones are welcome to join!

Looking forward to a heartfelt, reflective, and enriching evening!

🫶🏼 Maggie
IG: @childfree_communities

(Disclaimer: 🤖 Description created by AI & edited by Maggie)