Animal Farm and Related Readings

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Summary: DO NOT go to the Animal Farm unless you have no choice!
Review: Unfortunately, this book was assigned for English class last year and I hated it! Not only did I find this book lame and boring, but I also found it pointless and how they based it on the Russian Revolution by using pigs, horses, cow, or whatever other animals they used. So, if you are reading this book for English class or are about to, good luck!

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Summary: Simple yet thought provoking, Orwell's finest work.
Review: Orwell uses a simple allegory to accurately describe the events surrounding the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. Easy to understand and enjoyable, a must read for anyone remotely interested in history, communist Russia, or life.

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Summary: ONE OF THE BEST ANIMAL BOOKS I'VE EVER READ!!!
Review: A bookwhich combines heart breaking events such as the death of Boxer who was loyal to the end, with animal comedy.I loved it and I think you will too. It's an animal classic on my list.

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Summary: A Very Good Edition of this Masterpiece
Review: Of course this is a great book, what else can I say. Chilling. As 1984. And the images at the very end of both books are equally unforgettable. One nice thing about this particular edition is it contains an Introduction, Select Bibliography, Chronology, Orwell's Proposed Preface and Orwell's Preface to the Ukrainian Edition which are very informative and interesting.

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Summary: very entertaining
Review: possibly the best satire ever written. i enjoyed all of the characters' individuality. i enjoyed the plot as well.

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Summary: simply the best book about human nature ever written
Review: certainly not just about communism---this book shows us what it means to be human, whether we like it or not. a must read.

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Summary: It was an awesome book!!
Review: I recommend this book to everyone! It was great. I love the way George Orwell explains the bad things about totalitarianism. My favorite character is Boxer. But I am a vegetarian. READ THIS BOOK!!!!

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Summary: THIS IS A VERRY GOOD BOOK!!!!!!!!!!
Review: This was an amazing work of art by George O. I am verry into reading and have been since 3rd grade,but somehow THIS book seemed to capture somthing inside of me . I read the first chapter where old majesty dies and I couldn't put it down I read at night till 2:00 .The animals run the humans off the farm and Manor Farm is thus dubbed Animal Farm. then Snowball and Napolean dont get alongSOAPOLEAN CHASES SNOWBALL OFF THE FARM ANDTELLS THE OTHER ANIMALS how evil he is Thechikens were the only ones to stand up for thmselves.Poor ol Boxer was just too stinken loyal and experienced a tragic death. I cried.Well go read it right now,a story about decepcion ignorance and tragedy,oh ya one more thing it was neat how he compared the animals to the humans it really makes one think "what are we doing to ourselves?"and how over the years the animal seemed to "forget" the last few words on the seven comandments. No animal shall kill any other animal.[without c! ause] No animal shall drink allcohall.[to excess] Untill the pigs said there really wernt 7 rules in the first just the words "ALL ANIMALS ARE EQUAL,BUT SOME ANIMALS ARE MORE EQUAL THAN OTHERS" sorry about the above typing.... I was deleating something I dicided to omit and I got all mixed up so some words arent spaced. submitted by Briana Whitted 12 yrs

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Summary: animal farm = good
Review: Animal farm usually is overshadowed by 1984. People compare the two works and say that 1984 is much greater and an epic. 1984 is a wondeful book, however; Animal Farm is a terrific novel in its on way. Its simple writing formula with fairy tale feel makes for easy, fun reading. However there is so much allegory and symbolism the book is surely to be appreciated on a higher level than just "a good story". Animal Farm is a wonderful book, i definitely suggest you buy it..NOW!

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Summary: A far-reaching masterpiece.
Review: The greatness of Animal Farm lies in Orwell's ability to infuse every sentence with allusions and implications. For American citizens, these allusions are restricted to the Russian revolution; but for somebody who comes from a third world country, this book hits closer to home. Napoleon reminded me of local politicians who, as soon as they attain office, forget about the poor folks who elected them, and focus on hoarding money for themselves. His fierce dogs reminded me of ruthless military men who will do anything in order to insure that their leader retains power. Believe me, this story rings truer than any non-fiction book I've ever read. Lucky those who never have to experience the harrowing conditions that exist in countries that resemble Animal Farm.