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Animal Farm
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The power struggles in the Soviet Union that are partial inspiration for the satire of this book may be unknown by many nowadays. However, the real message is a much broader look at equality, (human) rights and the tendency of power to corrupt - all very valid today.
The plot is too well known to need summarising: animals take over the farm from a nasty owner, but the pigs who are in charge become increasingly tyrannical and like the master they replaced. Some of the animals want to rebel, others keep the vision and sacrifice all for it.
The plot is too well known to need summarising: animals take over the farm from a nasty owner, but the pigs who are in charge become increasingly tyrannical and like the master they replaced. Some of the animals want to rebel, others keep the vision and sacrifice all for it.
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Reading Progress
Finished Reading
May 30, 2008
– Shelved
June 9, 2008
– Shelved as:
classics
November 23, 2010
– Shelved as:
dystopian-apocalyptic
November 23, 2010
– Shelved as:
miscellaneous-fiction
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William wrote: "...Gene Roddenberry knew we could do better, eventually.Thank you for the review!"
LOL. And thank you for the comment.
I have a fondness for allegorical tales anyway, Cecily, and this metaphor-strewn novel was an immediate favourite way back when.Great review, Cecily. Following Orwell's lead, you've sneaked in a thinly-veiled message of your own! ; )
Kevin wrote: "Great review, Cecily..."Thanks. If only I could be so succinct nowadays.
Kevin wrote: "Following Orwell's lead, you've sneaked in a thinly-veiled message of your own!"
I did?!
Cecily wrote: "I did?!"This...
"the tendency of power to corrupt - all very valid today.
Kevin wrote: "This..."the tendency of power to corrupt - all very valid today."
Ooh. Thanks, Kevin.
I like the two quotes above. Their relevance continues...(don't mind me, I'm on a spate of children's books)
Alfred wrote: "I like the two quotes above. Their relevance continues...(don't mind me, I'm on a spate of children's books)"
They'll always be relevant, won't they?
And I don't "mind" you, whatever you're reading. It's always nice to see you around. Happy new year, Alfred.
Thank you for the review!