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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 ...more
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 ...more
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No matter how much things change they always stay the same and opression will rear it's ugly head no matter how good the beginning intentions are Orwell's prevailing themes. Will equality always deteriorate into a class system? Orwell's answer is yes. The novel is thought provoking, entertaining and so far timeless.
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Nov 04, 2012
Dioni
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it was amazing
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This is a fantastic little read and it probably resonates for most people even vaguely interested in politics or leadership. It is fascinating how relevant the content is until now. Orwell wrote this with Stalin and Russia in mind, but the book reminded me of North Korea - almost every aspect of it. A timeless fable of revolution goes wrong, which only proves that humans (pigs?) don't change very much, sadly.
ps: This is my first Orwell, can you believe it? I can't wait to read more!
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ps: This is my first Orwell, can you believe it? I can't wait to read more!
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