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Mar 21, 2024
Animal Farm by George Orwell is a political satire told through the lives of anthropomorphic farm animals and how each animal portrays a specific element or type of person in society. The novel’s conclusion seems to come very early on…
Mar 21, 2024SnoIsleLib_Teen rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
After the animals on a farm rebel against their neglectful owner, they all come together to plan for a happier, more equal and free society. Unfortunately, in a twist, the dictatorship of a pig named Napoleon leads to this better society…
Mar 19, 2024soosam33 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
In Animal Farm, the Manor Farm is run by Mr. Jones, an oppressive and lazy farmer. Old Major, an esteemed boar, ignites the animals' passion with his dream of animal equality and freedom, leading to the successful rebellion against Mr.…
Mar 11, 2024
Animal Farm by George Orwell depicts a tale that is an analogy to the Russian Revolution and its aftermath. The farm animals’ rebel against their human owner Mr. John to create animal equality. The rebellion is led by the pigs Old Major,…
Feb 18, 2024himanshum_0 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
In Animal Farm by George Orwell, the story is about this farm that slowly turns into a government that is run by animals. It takes place around the same time as the Russian Revolution and the rise of communism. The leader Napoleon teaches…
Feb 08, 2024everIasting rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Animal Farm by George Orwell is a fantastic book. I went in with hesitations but the book changed my mind over the course of the story. It was very easy to understand for a book that was written quite a while ago. This is a really good…
Jan 14, 2024Kimberleygray rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Originally read in high school and at that time it was just ok for me. Rereading as a much older person I definitely enjoyed it alot more. Basically a satire of the 1917 Russia Revolution and rise to power of Stalin. At the time it was…
Jan 02, 2024AmKathy rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
George Orwell's "Animal Farm" is a book about farm animals who overthrow their farmer, Farmer Jones, after being inspired by Old Major, the oldest and wisest pig on the farm, who imparts his knowledge to them before his death. The book is…
Dec 21, 2023wenduhtuh rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I LOVE this book. I always end up rereading it at least once a year since it's so short and attention-grabbing.
Dec 03, 2023
“Animal Farm” by George Orwell is a compelling allegorical novella that takes place in the backdrop of a farm where the animals rebel against their human oppressors. The story resembles the aftermath of the Russian Revolution. The plot…
Nov 24, 2023AarushP123 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Summary: After years of mistreatment, the animals on Manor Farm overthrow the farmer, farmer Jones. The story shows how the animals create their own farm, Animal Farm, governed by themselves. What follows is a fascinating allegory of…
Nov 05, 2023violet_buffalo_318 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
In writing “Animal Farm”, George Orwell exhibits an excellent use of allegories through depicting the Bolshevik Revolution with farm animals. Throughout the novel, the readers witness the rise and fall of an animal-run farm. The novel…
Sep 19, 2023green_lion_3245 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
“Animal Farm” is a fable that uses talking animals to portray a message about power and politics. It follows the animals of Manor Farm who form a plan to revolt against their human oppressors. Once their rebellion succeeds, they form their…
Sep 15, 2023JuliannJaison rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Age rating: 12+ Sensitive Topics: depictions of war, gore, cruelty, and slaughterings Although I initially began to read Animal Farm because of my English class, the book in itself was a complex parallel to the world today. The novel…
Sep 05, 2023cunnycide rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A well-deserved classic. Should be recommended reading from grade school and upwards.
Aug 17, 2023ballstar rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Animal Farm written by George Orwell is a parody of the Russian Revolution, depicted with animals. Three important characters, Napoleon, Snowball, and Squealer all represent an important figure in the revolution. Napoleon represents the…
Aug 02, 2023Karolin90 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is such a short one, but so powerful. I had so many emotions come up and that makes a book a success to me. I will probably read this one more than once in my life.
Jul 23, 2023dvootkuri rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Animal Farm is a novel that depicts the rise and fall of the Russian Revolution in the form of animals on a farm. After having to endure the pain of a farm owner named Mr. Jones, animals revolted against Mr. Jones and scared him away from…
Jul 22, 2023aadigb5 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Animal Farm by George Orwell is an insightful allegory that warns of the dangers of a totalitarian government and the manipulation of power.The book is a parody of the events of the Russian revolution and what followed after. Orwell's use…
Jun 22, 2023arw5902 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Animal Farm by George Orwell is a short novel about the journey of a group of farm animals who fight against their human farmers, in pursuit of equality and a better life. Those animals are actually representatives of the various figures…
May 18, 2023kimjluke rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A thought provoking fable written in 1934. When enough people want change, they revolt. A full review is on my website. That is what the animals on this farm did, changing Manor Farm to Animal Farm. A farm run by animals, away from man's…
May 12, 2023tammygfarmgirl rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
So many lessons we could learn......but somehow humans never do.
May 09, 2023ishanviv rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Animal Farm is a novel based on real politics. The animals of a farm overthrow their human captors and establish their society and governing system, led by the pigs. Though seemingly fair at first, the pigs quickly turn into corrupt…
Apr 06, 2023jl07 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
"Animal Farm" by George Orwell is a timeless and thought-provoking allegory that satirizes the Russian Revolution and the rise of Stalinism. The book uses a cast of farm animals to tell the story of a rebellion against the human farmer,…
Feb 20, 2023st_s_w rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Super good, worth reading, and highly recommend. “Common good” is widely used by today's politicians, not only in Russia, China but also in countries like US. Common people are easily fooled and manipulated by medias that are controlled…