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 Rulers and politicians Nov 22, 2009
Manor Farm is taken over by the resident farm animals in a revolution. The farmer is ousted off the property. From the initial communal society, a tyrant ruling class arises (the pigs).
Very insightful and more than a little distressing. A fitting allegory to Russian dictatorships or (I'm sad to say) even the US congress or white house in many regards (which has evolved from servant to ruler status).
Orwell's book seems like a concept and idea which should have been thought of and written by other authors in even earlier times. It remains timeless.
Not as good as "1984", but important and worth the quick read.
It's a good book but I'll be totally honest... Nov 11, 2009
'Animal Farm'...is like a bootleg '1984'.
Seriously. (lol)
I read the book when I was 16. I liked it well enough. The thing is: I read 'Animal Farm' AFTER '1984', so the themes were somewhat repetitious to me.
I didn't read these books as part of a school reading project, mind you. I was just really into dystopian-style books. Actually, my English teacher sparked my obsession with 'Brave New World' which was a welcome and much-appreciated change from the 'Bronte' sisters!
I can say with total honesty that 'Jane Eyre' is the only book that has ever put me to sleep! You have to understand the significance of that statement. I mean, this is coming from someone who took Acctg I & II. And anyone taking accounting courses (even intro) know dry material when they see it. 'Jane Eyre' is simply not my style, I suppose. But all in all, it's still one tough and boring read.
LOL
BIG anyway, don't get me wrong -- I 'got' the message (of animal farm). Still doesn't make a difference. Just wasn't that blown away by it. It wasn't that deep for me.
Still, it's an engaging story. Funny. I'd rec this book to anyone.
I lost the book some time ago...and had to reorder. I'm happy to have this in my collection.
 Excellent Book Oct 10, 2009
Entertaining and very insightful. Quick read and will keep you hooked right up till the end.
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School Book Requirement Oct 05, 2009
This was a school book requirement that I found cheaper on amazon than purchasing at the local book store.
When animals act like humans Oct 05, 2009
This book is excellent characterization of the differences of democracy and capitalism. The animals are used to help us picture humans in different types of societies. A very engrossing book although hard to get into at first.
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