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Animal Farm
Author: George Orwell
Book Information
Publisher: Signet Book
Book Type: Paperback
Rating: 360

ISBN-13: 9780451526342 - ISBN-10: 0451526341
Publication Date: 4/1/1996
Pages: 139

Book Description:
A farm is taken over by its overworked, mistreated animals. With flaming idealism and stirring slogans, they set out to create a paradise of progress, justice and equality. Thus the stage is set for one of the most telling satiric fables ever penned--a razor-edged fairy tale for grown-ups that records the evolution from revolution against tyranny to a totalitarianism just as terrible. When Animal Farm was first published, Stalinist Russia was seen as its target. Today it is devastatingly clear that wherever and whenever freedom is attacked, under whatever banner, the cutting clarity and savage comedy of George Orwell's masterpiece have a meaning and message still ferociously fresh.

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Top Member Reviews

Leigh P. (Leigh) from DECATUR, GA wrote on 4/3/2007...

9 member(s) found this review helpful.

An excellent comment on human and political relations. Quick read, too!

Brad A. (anrkistpengwin) from WOBURN, MA wrote on 4/30/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Pretty good read. In my opinion, it loses some of edge considering Communism is the least of the World's concerns nowadays. Still, if you're interested in a political satire, I definitely recommend this book.

Stephanie S. (stephsc) from LA MESA, CA wrote on 12/21/2005...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Fantastic, quick read and one of those books everyone "should" read at some point. Orwell makes you think and it really is spooky how some of the themes in this book echo what is going on in the world today.

Jason G. (Jason) from SAN ANTONIO, TX wrote on 4/1/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Awesome in its simplicity & truth.

Sara R. from PITTSBURGH, PA wrote on 6/23/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

What a great read! The book really helps to give an understanding of idealism and totalitarianism.

Amelia S. from CHARLOTTE, NC wrote on 10/16/2005...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

An easier read than 1984, but just as disturbing at the end. Either way, Big Brother is out to get us!


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Anna O. (snoopy) from ALPHARETTA, GA wrote on 1/5/2008...


I really respect how well this allegory was made. I even understood it back in high school! I usually hate when animals talk and it's a big farm family, but the story is good enough that I can ignore that. Also, maybe it's just me, but I was scared reading this book. haha. I imagined pigs coming to attack me, but wtv....I was like 15. It's easy to read and just a great example of the genre

Gina T. (PiscesGMT) from HOPEWELL JCT, NY wrote on 8/20/2007...


an allegory of Stalin's regime. one of my favorite books. the ending was a little disturbing, yet likable.

Josiah M. from FAIRBORN, OH wrote on 3/20/2007...


eh

KIm C. (KimC) from JONESVILLE, VA wrote on 2/28/2007...


A required "read" for high schoolers. A great classic.

Lyn W. from CEDAR PARK, TX wrote on 2/8/2007...


George Orwell's masterpiece! A must read and a classic for our times.

Atlanta S. from SYLMAR, CA wrote on 1/28/2007...


great book, great look into the war

Anna T. (Dwell) from TALLAHASSEE, FL wrote on 1/16/2007...


classic

Sara R. (appaloosatb) from BYRON, MN wrote on 4/22/2006...


One of my favorite reads of all time.

Dianne L. (stargazer00) from LYNDEN, WA wrote on 1/30/2006...


I read this in high school but got so much more out of it when I read it a few years ago.
"A farm is taken over by its overworked, mistreated animals. With flaming idealism and stirring slogans, they set out to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality. Thus the stage is set for one of the most telling satiric fables ever penned--a razor-edged fairy tale for grown ups that records the evolution from revolution against tyranny to a totalitarianism just as terrible. When Animal Farm was first published fifty years ago, Stalinest Russia was seen as its target. Today it is devastatingly clear that wherever and whenever freedom is attacked, under whatever banner, the cutting clarity and savage comedy of George Orwell's masterpiece has a meaning and message still ferociously fresh."

Leigh W. from GLEN ST MARY, FL wrote on 11/10/2005...


An interesting farm!