megrob's review against another edition
5.0
It was interesting reading this right after reading The Power. Both books bring to mind the maxim "power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely," while also being immensely reflective of their own times and social issues. It makes sense that this is considered a classic. It is a fast, well-written read, replete with symbolism. The main moral of Animal Farm for me is (again a maxim) "those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
anastasiaaa's review against another edition
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
ronjajunker's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
reubengood's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
elihrus's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I like Orwell. I really really do. I just don't think this is a (literally speaking) good book. It's great from historical perspective, it was very important to write a commentary like that at the time but it's just... Very bland, and simplistic. I would propably reccomed it to begginers in literature from that time and to readers who are just begging to read Orwell's books.
My favourite quote from this book comes from Orwell's original (unpublished) preface:
„For all I know by the time this book is published my view of the Soviet regime may be the generally accepted one. But what use would that be in itself? To exchange one orthodoxy for another is not necessarily an advance. The enemy is the gramophone mind, whether or not one agrees with the record that is being played at the moment.“
My favourite quote from this book comes from Orwell's original (unpublished) preface:
„For all I know by the time this book is published my view of the Soviet regime may be the generally accepted one. But what use would that be in itself? To exchange one orthodoxy for another is not necessarily an advance. The enemy is the gramophone mind, whether or not one agrees with the record that is being played at the moment.“
freesien's review against another edition
4.0
Dieses Buch ist so genial!
Das ganze Buch ist ja eine Allegorie auf die Sowjetunion und mann, haut das rein.
Napoleon ist halt ein ganz klarer Diktator wie Stalin und Hitler und wie er (oder besser gesagt, Schwatzwutz) die ganzen Tiere nach Strich und Faden verarscht und ausgebeutet hat, ist unglaublich, aber leider auch wahr (im Buch und im realen Leben).
Dieses Buch muss man einfach gelesen haben.
Das ganze Buch ist ja eine Allegorie auf die Sowjetunion und mann, haut das rein.
Napoleon ist halt ein ganz klarer Diktator wie Stalin und Hitler und wie er (oder besser gesagt, Schwatzwutz) die ganzen Tiere nach Strich und Faden verarscht und ausgebeutet hat, ist unglaublich, aber leider auch wahr (im Buch und im realen Leben).
Dieses Buch muss man einfach gelesen haben.
cpenny124's review against another edition
5.0
Holy. Shit. This book has become one of my favorite classics, and I am so excited not only to research the meaning of this book, but also to look into everything else this man has ever written. Might read this again, stay tuned.