3.77 avg rating — 206,048 ratings

"Dense with introspection and still applicable in a changing world. My favorite work of literature."

4.08 avg rating — 410 ratings

"My favorite poet. This is an excellent introduction into his ability."

3.91 avg rating — 309,551 ratings

"An exquisite lesson in a fine line between satire and reality. Easy to compare with modern politics."

3.86 avg rating — 184,814 ratings

"Monumental achievement in verse"

4.20 avg rating — 5,587,114 ratings

"Quite disturbing how easily freedoms disappear without a fuss."

4.20 avg rating — 4,247,856 ratings

"Precious account of humanity through a girls eyes during a terrible war. "

3.57 avg rating — 623,481 ratings

"1st time I read it, it was slow. What I didn't realize then was that was intentional as it gave the impression of a long voyage. My second time through I discovered a treasure."

4.02 avg rating — 4,655,892 ratings

"Not that I think Orwell is the best author, but Animal Farm is an appropriate allegory for today's local/world leaders."

4.03 avg rating — 1,006,954 ratings

"Not given a 5 star in terms of personal favorites, but I would give it a 5 star for a book that should be read. To me it sums up the nature of a capitalism as a hungry beast that never gets satiated."

4.19 avg rating — 245,055 ratings

"If you haven't experience Poe in the past 5 years, it is time to return. "