Book Review: Animal Farm

I know most of us have read this book back in middle or high school but I thought I would re-read an old classic.

What is the book about??

Written by George Orwell, this book is a fairy-tale for grown-ups (more specifically, it's a dystopian novella). The fictitious story takes place on an animal farm run by a drunk who mistreats his animals. An uprising takes place and the animals (*cough-cough* just the pigs) take over and implement their own slogans and society. Little by little the pigs turn Animal Farm into the same as it ever was. It is a classic that implores many underlying messages on power, society, and rule.

Genre:?Dystopia, Classic, Fiction??

Character(s): (please note there are several more characters but these are the ones I chose)?

Napoleon (pig)

• Napoleon is the main pig of this story. Although he appears to be on the side of the animals, it becomes clearer that he is only looking out for his best interest. He basically takes over as the ruler/master of the farm once they run out of the old farmer. This character is based on Stalin. The pig emerges as the leader of Animal Farm after the Rebellion. Based on Joseph Stalin.

Snowball

• Snowball, another pig, becomes the arch-enemy of Napoleon due to his attempt to sway the animals. Snowball is based on Trotsky.

Boxer

• Boxer, a horse, is my favorite character. He is strong, loyal, and determined. He is the main laborer of the farm and the pig uses his inability to think independently for their gain.

Words that describe this book:

Very Unsettling, Dystopian, Sad, and Thought-Provoking

Favorite quote:?

“Let's face it: our lives are miserable, laborious, and short.”

Dislikes:??

It is a bit difficult to articulate my dislikes because:

1. This is not typically the type of book I read (fiction).
2. I've read this book before.
3. I prefer Orwell's other dystopia book, 1984.

My dislike is the pace of the book, for me, it goes a bit slow and is repetitive (although I think this was intentional). I also dislike that you can very easily see what's coming or assume what will happen next.

Price:?Like $7 new on Amazon or $1 used (link below)

https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Farm-George-Orwell/dp/0451526341/ref=asc_df_0451526341/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312034012774&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2126184964542155520&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012102&hvtargid=pla-450308912523&psc=1

I Recommend This To:

I would say anyone who has never read Orwell or any Dystopia book.

Can you read this book before bed?

Yes

The Verdict:

?6/10 (Sorry, 1984 was better).