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Rereading this book because I wanted to see if my feeling has changed about it. Apparently, I feel this book is even more relevant now than ever, considering the crazy world we currently live in. Scary to think that some things would never change, and humans and pigs will always turn into each other.
This book captured perfectly the chaotic world of politics, democracy, capitalism, and rebellion. The allegory of animals is really effective. And although the plot is pretty slow, I gue ...more
Rereading this book because I wanted to see if my feeling has changed about it. Apparently, I feel this book is even more relevant now than ever, considering the crazy world we currently live in. Scary to think that some things would never change, and humans and pigs will always turn into each other.
This book captured perfectly the chaotic world of politics, democracy, capitalism, and rebellion. The allegory of animals is really effective. And although the plot is pretty slow, I gue ...more
PAP II, Spring 2019: Repeat teaching, year two.
PAP II, Spring 2018:
Did a short read/listen through this one again for teaching it to the sophomores the end of this year. I still find it brief and insightful about politics, but little of interest outside of that. I am pleased to see my kids enjoying the last few chapters as the crazy ramps up though.
PAP II, Spring 2018:
Did a short read/listen through this one again for teaching it to the sophomores the end of this year. I still find it brief and insightful about politics, but little of interest outside of that. I am pleased to see my kids enjoying the last few chapters as the crazy ramps up though.
I missed this classic in school, but it's one that everyone should read for sure!
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