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kimberlymcdermott's review against another edition
4.0
This was one of those books many people read in school but it was never required for me. I can see how it would start a lot of different discussions. It's amazing how much Orwell can fit into such a short story. It comes with a definite point but it doesn't feel like it's pushed on the reader. A thought-provoking read that reminded me how much I like Orwell's style.
mrspetrey's review against another edition
5.0
This book is sadly relevant to our current society. To have been written over 75 years ago, it is unfortunate to see how little we have learned from our histories.
This books is one worth reading and re-reading often.
This books is one worth reading and re-reading often.
kurtliske's review against another edition
4.0
I appreciate this so much more now than when it was assigned to me in high school. As much a reminder of the socialist/communist trap, but more generally of the dangers of totalitarianism and our susceptibility to manipulation by way of promising ‘We the People’ (ahem: animals) what we want to hear — and, of course, our unwillingness to think critically or question the motives of anyone willing to pander to our desires. Can see some definite crossover themes between Animal Farm and 1984 — information warfare/who controls the past controls the future/hierarchy/power/hypocrisy. Orwell delivers in his uniquely bleak way.
jmaxey's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
mcreasman's review against another edition
3.0
What I’ve learned is that man = pig, which is something I already knew. Verrrrry interesting reading this with a social work degree. They say this is based on communism but to me it feels like more a warning about being a blind follower.
shellfishhuman's review against another edition
dark
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
readwithsummer's review against another edition
5.0
I have never finished a book before and had chills. Actual chills. And almost a tear. Oh my gosh Orwell, nail on the head and a punch in the heart. Oh my sweet animal friends.