Animal Farm

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Animal Farm
Animal Farm
I don't know what to say that hasn't been said about Animal Farm. Directed at Stalinist Russia, it's clear that Orwell's depiction of the revolution-to... READ MORE
Rhea | Barnstaple
Animal Farm
All books are equal, but...
I learned more about politics from Animal Farm than from nearly any other book. Incredibly witty and funny, this book is justly considered a classic of ... READ MORE
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Synopsis

'All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others'

Mr Jones, the owner of Manor Farm, is a lazy drunk. The animals decide to overthrow him in a revolution that will allow them to run the farm, liberating themselves and creating a new life of equality and freedom. But they have underestimated the pigs. Napoleon and Snowball form an elite and take control for themselves, and the tyranny of the farmer is replaced with another kind of control leaving the animals again subject to a ruthless and cruel authority.

Imagined only as Orwell could, this powerful fable is instilled with humour and an underlying urgency that makes this one of the most prescient warnings ever written.

'Surely one of the greatest works of literature of the 20th century, delivering truths about politics that remain, to this hour, horribly disturbing' The Times

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Vintage Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781784878986
  • Number of pages: 144
  • Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 10 mm
  • Weight: 109g
  • Languages: English

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Animal Farm
A CLASSIC!
Superbly written, gives an amazing insight into man's greed and aspiration for power over others. The subject matter is as relevant today as when this boo... READ MORE
Janet Anne Mitchell
Animal Farm
Animal Farm
Very funny and captivating throughout. A joy to read.
rachel field
Animal Farm
Animal Farm
Although on the surface these seems like a nice simple story about farm animals that manage to win their freedom it quickly becomes a commentary about how ... READ MORE
Ecowitch
Animal Farm
BRILLIANTLY TERRIFYING!!
This cult-classic shows us how a former revolution leader(s) can turn into a tyrant they originally fought against,and how easily the working class can be ... READ MORE
mateusz naglik
Animal Farm
Simply mindblowing!
There's so much I could discuss about this book, and if I had to simplify it to one word it would be- mindblowing. The subject matter of this novella is... READ MORE
rhythmpantherxo
Animal Farm
Amazing
This book is simply amazing, once I realised just what period of Russian history this was about I could see the subtext so much and understood not just the... READ MORE
Ben W
Animal Farm
Animal Farm
Three years ago, when this was plonked on the desks of everyone in my English class, we all pulled faces and thought we were being given a twee talking-ted... READ MORE
Katie Mulligan
Animal Farm
Excellent!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Orwell creates a story which is very readable with a strong message. 'All animals matter, but some matter more than others'... READ MORE
Beaut
Animal Farm
SCARILY OBSERVANT OF HUMAN NATURE
I have heard it said that Orwell wrote this with the Soviet block in mind, but frankly it could apply to so many situations - sad, poignant, and despite be... READ MORE
CLAIREATWAVES
Animal Farm
Punchy and effective
Much has been written about Orwell's essay on the ultimate follys of Communism, and this review will not detail the plot comparing it to other works or giv... READ MORE
Christian
Animal Farm
Necessary read now
Having read 1984 many years ago, I finally got round to reading this. But I'm glad I waited for this edition with intro by Malcolm Bradbury. That sets the ... READ MORE
Noto TV
Animal Farm
Animal Magic
Animal Farm by George Orwell is a masterpiece and one of the most famous books written in the last hundred years. It tells the story of hard done to farm a... READ MORE
Paul Squires
Animal Farm
cleverly metaphoric
this book is gripping and is very cleverly written. only a short read but definitely a recommended one.
thebooklady
Animal Farm
Animal Farm
Society compare to a farm and humans compared to animals. When we think we`re equal, there are those who`s more equal than us. It shows us revolution, equa... READ MORE
Ilona
Animal Farm
Animal Farm review
An easy read, this book was. Beautifully written, book is about a farm where the animals learn how to conquer the head farmer and take it over, being lead ... READ MORE
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Animal Farm
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Just the book I wanted for a gift. Easy to find on line and collected in store. Fast service.
jo nicholls
Animal Farm
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Everybody should read it--and then make up their own minds. ... READ MORE
Frederick V Watson
Animal Farm
a detailed, in depth book review of animal farm
Book review of Animal Farm Animal farm is a unique book that I have fortunately been able to read, it reflects many different events through the course of... READ MORE
Eleanor Frith
Animal Farm
Classic
I read this in the mid-eighties and remember it fondly. The story is very good and it works on several levels. The farm animals have good characters and th... READ MORE
Book collector
Animal Farm
Cannot believe I missed this one!!
Fantastic read. At it's simplest, it's a really good book that can be enjoyed by people of any age At it's core, it's a window into Stalinism and the Rus... READ MORE
JB
Animal Farm
Nothing changes
Last read this in my ‘O’ level year, 1961. So true then, even more so today. Such an incisive mind. A must read
Barrie Emmett
Animal Farm
It's like a work of propaganda art - perfect.
I'm in love with this. If you take this as it is intended, as a political fable, then it is a work of dada-ist genius. If you were expecting a novel of t... READ MORE
Analogue Holly
Animal Farm
Animal Farm
"All animals are equal but some are more equal then others." The sentence is a comment on the hypocrisy of governments that proclaim the absolute equality ... READ MORE
Grace S
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Animal Farm
Fantastic social commentary
Read this at school 50 years ago but this time round the impact it had was not lost on me. Great book. Must read.
Margaret Baird
Animal Farm
Child's fable with an adult's corruption
At first a simple children's book. Animals can talk, we have our typical antagonist in the form of Mr Jones, all the bases for a story. However, Orwell and... READ MORE
chloe  lawson
Animal Farm
a detailed, in depth book review of animal farm
Book review of Animal Farm Animal farm is a unique book that I have fortunately been able to read, it reflects many different events through the course of... READ MORE
Eleanor Frith
Animal Farm
Animals farm show reality of life in the Russian revolution!
Overall this story is a very sad story, but it is one of my favorite stories, because it really shows the life in the Russian Revolution. Napoleon is repre... READ MORE
Eleanor Frith
Animal Farm
Animal Farm
animal farm was such a true story all animals should be equal not killed for our living. In my opinion, i don’t like the pigs how they control every single... READ MORE
Eleanor Frith
Animal Farm
Animal farm review 2021
Animal farm is a superbly written 1945 novella, written by George Orwell, that easily symbolises Russia and the Soviet Union under communist party rule, bu... READ MORE
Eleanor Frith
Animal Farm
Animal Farm
I found this a strange book to read. It was not what I expected at all. Having said that, I did quite enjoy it, and would recommend this to other readers.
Brenda Normanton
Animal Farm
infuriating
Watching the pigs slowly change the rules and adapt to human characteristics and traits infuriates you, but that is whats so good about Orwell's work.
rooh
Animal Farm
Genius
Truly inspiring story, on the surface a story of farm animals but dig a little deeper and it warns why communism never works and often lead to dictatorship... READ MORE
Iamaweakishspeller
Animal Farm
A Timeless Short Classic
Animal Farm is a poignant and timeless story that feels just as relevant today as when it was first written. Orwell's clever, fast-paced writing turns a si... READ MORE
Zoe
Animal Farm
brilliant
goated book. crazy how the concepts within find a way to be relevant today! the ending made me FURIOUS but was so clever! #JUSTICEFORSNOWBALL!
charlie  barratt
Animal Farm
A short story with passion
I can understand why this was banned due to revolution and religious beliefs. This book is dark tale the film is also disturbing but I Definitely saw the... READ MORE
Freya Bradley
Animal Farm
Haunting and worryingly familiar
Animal Farm illuminates the brutal realities of revolution under tyrannical rule and presents a profound and multifaceted examination of power, corruption,... READ MORE
Grace Richards
Animal Farm
Animal Farm by G.O.
An absolute must read.
Katarina Vasarevic