A review by hhwanghyunjin
Animal Farm by George Orwell

dark informative reflective fast-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

4.0

I have always found George Orwell's "Animal Farm" to be a compelling allegory for the rise of communism in Russia. I picked up this classic novel and was pleasantly surprised by how quickly I was able to finish it. In less than a day, I had read through the entire book.
The story of the farm animals who overthrow their human oppressors and establish a new society based on the principles of equality and justice is both engaging and thought-provoking. Orwell masterfully uses anthropomorphism to make the animals seem human-like, which adds to the story's overall impact.
The characters in "Animal Farm" are complex and multi-dimensional, and Orwell's exploration of power dynamics and corruption is both timely and relevant. I appreciated the way he shows how even the most well-intentioned leaders can become corrupt and how easily a revolution can become the very thing it was fighting against.
While I did find the book a bit heavy-handed with its messaging, overall, I would highly recommend "Animal Farm" to anyone interested in political allegory and social commentary. It's a quick read that will stay with you long after you finish it. I give it 4 out of 5 stars.
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