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Friday 6 May 2011

Animal Farm
By: George Orwell
Ages: Grade 7+
Rating: 8.5/10
This is a great, short book that discusses the allegorical tale to the Russian Revolution. The story takes on the role of the major Russian leaders through different animals, specifically pigs. These pigs become to "brains" of the farm, as they take over the property and remove the human farmer. With all the animals involved in the revolution, they begin to blindly follow a certain pig. After a while, and much plotting, the pigs revolt against each other and a new leader is made. This new leader is well guarded and is dedicated to using tactics to convince the animals to do things. Over time, the farm animals become concerned and that's when this story really starts to get extra juicy. This story is great for younger kids, as they can pick it up and enjoy the story. Older kids, specifically those interested in history can read this text and see the resemblance between true history and the plot. This is an excellent book for all ages. Enjoy!
If you enjoyed this post (or didn't), have already read it or have some reading suggestions, feel free to comment! I always appreciate feedback!

22 comments:

  1. I loved this book. I didn't quite appreciate it until I was older, but even then, I loved it.

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  2. 8.5/10 i have been looking for a new reed. i might get it based on your review. great review.

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  3. I've seen the cartoon, great review!

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  4. thx for the review will defiantly check it out
    How to Hack Life.

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  5. Always loved that book, although ten year old me didn't make the immediate connection to the communism allegory that was going on

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  6. had to read it in schoo, loved it

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  7. I was about to comment how it looks like George Orwells style of book then I realised, it IS a george orwell book....


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  8. a very good book!

    +following

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  9. I've been hearing about this book for most of my life, but I haven't read it. I must, I must, I must.

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  10. Read it at school, and we spent hours analysing it and it's meanings. Really enjoyed it though.

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  11. yeah good book, have you seen the cartoon version, quite depressing!

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  12. Awesome book, i absolutely loved it ;D

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  13. Have loved this since the first time I read it. Good choice!

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  14. I really enjoyed reading this book for years now, good review

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  15. Oh man, it's been forever since I read this. I might have to pick up a copy and enjoy it again!

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  16. Orwell's books are there to increase our awareness against the dangers of totalitarism, government control, etc...

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  17. wow, looks amazing. never heard of it before.

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  18. Super classic, one of my favourites, everyone should have read this and 1984 imo.

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  19. I was scheduled to read this in my high school. but then my teacher came down with some weird illness and we had a sub the rest of the year. made me sad. I should read this now on my own.

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  20. 1984 is where Orwell really shines. I also think this is a great book, however, in comparison, it comes nowhere close to the masterpiece of 1984. How about a review on that?

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