Book Reviews of Animal Farm

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

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.

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.

Awesome in its simplicity & truth.

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

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."

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

Having read almost all or George Orwells works, I find that ANIMAL FARM really shows what the HUMAN animal does to his fellows. I find myself quoting this book when discussing politics and the state of the human existance. This book is short enough that even those with short attention spans could finish it.

This is a classic whose message still holds true today. Gir anyone that has never read this book, you need to read it and you will enjoy it.

I read this book when I was in High School about 3yrs ago, so I may be a little rusty on the subject. I remember the just of it though. It was okay, I guess. I had rather watch the movie more so then read the book. If you watched Babe or something similiar to Babe then that is pretty much the book. There is also a movie called Animal Farm if I'm not mistaken. If you love animals and like them running things then this book is definitely for you=)

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

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

eh

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

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

great book, great look into the war

classic

One of my favorite reads of all time.

An interesting farm!

A modern classic.

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