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| Animal Farm: A Fairy Story | 
 enlarge | Author: George Orwell
Publisher: Penguin
Category: Book
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Pages: 112
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Dimensions (in): 7 x 4.3 x 0.4
ISBN: 0140278737
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780140278736
ASIN: 0140278737
Publication Date: September 3, 1998
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 Revolting animals January 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I think, that the relation of power in a society is very good described in Orwells "Animal Farm". I like the way, how Orwell describes the setting on the Animal Farm and the relations between the different kinds of animals. The fact that the story is told with animals as the protagonists makes the story clear and understandable, and also the younger readers get to know what the plot is about. In the case, that the readers do not know that the story is referring to the russian revolution, they do know that the story is about resistance and the way how power and relations in an "equal" society can change. The climax of this book is, in my opinion the perfect ending and shows what can go wrong in an uprising revolution. Must read!
 Animal Farm January 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The political satire `Animal Farm' by George Orwell shows how idealistic ideas can be misused during a revolution with the `wrong people' in charge. The story is set on an English farm. The animals take over the farm from its owner in a rebellious uprising. But soon things start to get out of control and the revolution doesn't turn out the way it was supposed to. Orwell compares the events and developments of historical revolutions such as the Russian Revolution in a very simplified and comprehensible way making clear that every revolution contains its dangers of being distorted. The way of writing is as simplified as the comparison to reality and fits perfectly to its topic. This book is in my opinion a must read for everyone. I regret having read it so lately but I'm glad I finally did.
"Four Legs Good, Two Legs Bad." October 15, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Just before he dies, Old Major, an old pig, shares a dream he had with the animals of Manor Farm. In the dream, he saw a future where animals were no longer the servants of man but enjoyed the profits of their own labor.
His dream became reality much sooner then he imagined, however. Shortly after his death, the animals spontaneously revolt against the farm's owner, Jones, a mean drunk.
With the humans gone, the animals start working the farm together, anxious to enjoy the rewards. They also form their own government, a complete democracy where every animal has a say. They create seven commandments that they will all live by to make the newly renamed Animal Farm an even better place to live.
It isn't long, however, before the pigs begin to take a place of leadership because of their superior intelligence. Two in particular, Snowball and Napoleon, rise to the top and always take opposite sides on every issue.
The first year, things go smoothly. But the second year, things begin to fall apart and a leader emerges, slowly gaining more power. Will the other animals go along with the changes?
Having heard about this classic all my life, I finally decided it was time to become acquainted with it. I can see why everyone talks about it so much. It is a powerful allegory about the dangers of Socialism. And, while some of the commentary directed squarely at the USSR may be lost on today's readers, anyone familiar with the history of that country or the other communist countries in our history will certainly get the point. It's amazing how accurate George Orwell was years before things got bad in Russia.
While it did take me a few minutes to truly get the ending, it was very chilling.
The best part is, the book is fun, too. The story moves quickly and the animal characters are so well drawn it's hard not to get pulled in to the story. I was hooked and couldn't wait to see how it ended.
Some classics are boring and hard to get through. This isn't one of them. Don't fear the classic label, but pick this up and read it today. You'll be glad you did.
a great explanation into communism September 21, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Although decpetively simplistic Orwell highlights the faults of Communism through the use of allergory. I think that some understanding on the 1917 Russian Revolution and Stalin is needed to appreciate the book fully. However, Orwell is brilliant in explaining how people become corrupted and how Utopias are not feasible.
Very clever. July 17, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had the pleasure of picking it up and reading it in one day without having read reviews beforehand. I had heard it was a good book which had a very clever story line, so i was glad that i was able to figure out for myself the message behind this story. It is a very thought provoking book which HAS to be and NEEDS to be read by every school child (i am actually one myself but read this at my own leasure). Otherwise it is something that just has to be read by everyone. It is not a book which tends to be read for enjoyment, but enyone who reads it will be glad they did. Even though it is up to the point which i wrote this review 67 years old, it does not show age but captivated me to read it in one day.
To wind this up. Get the book and read it, you HAVE to, lol not realy that would be very dictating (how ironic). It surley is a fantastic and very clever book written by a man with a brilliant mind for politics. Thsnkyou.
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