As with most readers, my intro to George Orwell came by way of Nineteen Eighty-Four. The novel remains a dystopian masterpiece by which all others are measured. It birthed an entire genre and coined the “Orwellian” adjective, used to describe ideas that are uniquely corrosive to society. Its influence can be seen in countless titles, everything from The Handmaid’s Tale to The Hunger Games. Nineteen Eighty-Four is a haunting tale of totalitarian overreach. It’s very hard to read, but not because of challenging prose. Rather, it carries an uncomfortable realness and familiarity. The ongoing ails of society are trapped within its pages. The lessons are disturbing, necessary, and leave you with a looming sense of dread that is impossible to shake. Thus, a general rule for reading more Orwell is “Did you like Nineteen Eighty-Four?” In answering the question for myself, the term “like” might be a tad anemic. Orwell painted with words and few can match his prose, so “appreciate” sounds better since it’s damn near impossible to “enjoy” Nineteen Eighty-Four. But yes, once the mind-melting horror had faded from my conscience, I was ready to explore the next Orwellian nightmare. For most, that takes the form of Animal Farm. This is a short novella written as a satirical fable, the premise of which is deceptively simple. The animals of a poorly run farm decide to rebel. They drive out the human owner and take over operations, with the goal of creating an animal utopia. Sounds cute, right? But then you learn that Orwell mirrored the story on the events that sparked the Russian Revolution and rise of Stalin. It goes about as well as you’d think. From an educational standpoint, Animal Farm does something truly remarkable. It teaches us about the perils of dictatorships in a short parable about rebellious livestock. We learn, in no uncertain terms, just how easy it is to manipulate good intent. In the immortal words of Ron Burgundy, “That escalated quickly.” Orwell knew how to twist a stomach, and this frightening novella is another shining example. So, did I “like” Animal Farm? Not particularly. But that’s only because it was a brilliant, heedful, and harrowing read that stabbed my brain.

Highly recommended. A lecture for every body to understand better human behavior and how dictatorships develop. It’s a book that we should visit from time to time to remember who we can help each other.

I like being able to get this classic book at a cheap price. The size was a bit smaller than I expected . 7.5 inches tall 4.25 inches wide

Orwell has such a great way conveying the risks and manipulation of a capitalist and oligarchic government. Everyone should read this , it's still very relevant today with the issues we face especially in America.

If you enjoy anthropomorphic animals or styles of government, then this book is a right fit for you. Even if you are not a fan of either, the book shows the mindset of George Orwell during his time living during the rise of the Soviet Union. The more you think about the book, especially its ending, the more you appreciate the writing style and story created by Orwell.

Great book, not simply another fairy tale but there is so much to dissect and learn from these hundred pages.

George Orwell's satirical story remains as relevant as ever, painting a clear picture as to how human nature tends toward greed and the accumulation of power despite the best of intentions. Communism only works in theory, never in practice for very long. Just as the founders of the American Republic believed, Freedom only works for a moral people. When a nation loses its morality, a new class of dictators rises, and in communism this is all the more dangerous because it is under the guise of so-called equality which is almost impossible to revolt against even if a revolt is necessary.

Great book I definitely recommend buying it , it is a great novel

Livro novo em folha, perfeito estado. Muito bem embalado.

Es un libro de pasta blanda que cumple con lo que es, la calidad es de cualquier libro de librería. Tal cual las imágenes que muestran.

Great story! Nothing I say in this review can say anything that has not already been said better by so many people before me. Therefore I will just say that this specific clothbound classic edition is of the quality and beauty worthy of this classic story!

Il libro è valido, e la storia è avvincente. Romanzo che è un classico della letteratura. Ovviamente affrontato per iniziare a studiare l'inglese non è come leggersi il romanzo integrale, che consiglio a parte, al di là dello studio dell'inglese

Klaisk eseri orjinal dilinden okumak keyifli!