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Fairly sure I actually read this in high school. I was supposed to but couldn't remember if I just participated in class discussions while skimming. I am reading through a list of banned/ challenged books, and I decided to listen to the book. It was as I recalled. Orwell warns governments and the people through his allegory Animal Farm. While this story is much shorter and the behavior is much more overt, it is clear that the people can often be betrayed and duped by ill-meaning officials who "have our best interests at heart." We are all equal, or are some of us more equal than others?

itzami's review against another edition

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4.0

This is my first Orwell and possibly won’t be the last.
His writing is entertaining and his topics extremely pertinent and it’s easy to do the correlation with our own lives.
I suggest at least giving it a chance

wvdh01's review against another edition

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reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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5.0

“todos os animais são iguais mas alguns animais são mais que os outros” DAMN

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4.0

Man is the only creature that consumes without producing.

I've wanted to read this book for a very long time, as I was very interested in the story and the plot. I liked the way the book was written, never really focusing on one point of view, but changing things up from time to time. I feel like this is a book that should be read in school more often, as it shows how easy it can be to be manipulated into thinking you live in a free society where you are able to decide for yourself, what you want to do, think, say and represent, when in reality you are living under the influence of people of high ranks telling you all these things.
I must admit, even though it might have been the most realistic ending for that matter, I was confused and kinda downed by the ending the book had. I would've loved to see another revolution, trying to throw the pigs from their thrones.

pombear's review against another edition

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reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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