Short, simple and delivers a clear message. If only more books could do the same.

Once written as a parody of the communist system, it actually works just as well as a contemporary parody of Corporate America. The pigs are ingrained in the corporate culture – from Wall Street to Big-Box-Marts – and there is no shortage of dumb horses working to death to support them. Certainly not the author’s intent, but an extension that makes sense to anyone who has seen how small cliques of egomaniacs have managed to plunder the companies they drove into bankruptcy. Barring an unexpected accelerated evolution of human nature, this is a classic that will forever remain relevant (and entertaining). ( )

Orwell's other work is so powerful in its directness that one wonders why he chose to use a barnyard metaphor here, but there's no denying how well it works. The man's satire is without equal. ( )

I would like to start off by saying that this is one of the greatest books I have ever read. It is just genius. There is no comparison by any other book to the political satire and very impressive representation and symbolism to that found within one of George Orwell's masterpieces. The thing that is most incredible about this novel is that the implications of it are literally everything. The explicit story has no meaning except the implicit, underlying statements. In my opinion, no one has ever managed to attack a form of government as cleverly and thoughtfully as Orwell does in "Animal Farm". His implications about the terrors of a Communist government do wonders in revealing the "true story" about this government type's history and motives. Governments such as the one represented in this book by pigs try to portray the idea that they are really trying to do something good and productive for society. However, this piece effectively shows that this is all just a huge lie. But the true genius behind it is that this is not explicitly stated. Animal representations are used to get ideas across, but in no way are these ideas subtle. They stick out for everyone to see and do a great job of revealing basic truths. "Animal Farm" is absolutely one of the greatest political statements in history. ( )

The satire and rhetoric in Animal Farm led to an interesting story with a great underlying connection to the real world. Orwell got a serious agenda across in a fun and playful way. The animals Orwell chose and the names given to the animals were ingenious because the personalities and qualities of the animals accurately represented real-life people. The most emotional part of the book was when Benjamin was killed. This sad act reflects on how the communists killed/punished those who couldn't work and those who were too intellectual. Animal Farm presents complex issues in a simple way that even kids can understand. The book was great but it wasn't perfect, that's why I gave it 4 stars. The book lacked sophistication, I found it very plain. Nonetheless, I would recommend this book. ( )

I only have one thing to say..."All Animals Are Equal, But Some Animals Are More Equal Than Others." ( )

(unabridged audiobook): I'm pretty sure I saw the animated film at some point in my youth, but the book is far better. Orwell is brilliant as usual. And it certainly didn't hurt that the reader was very engaging. ( )

I read the book Animal Farm by George Orwell. I read this book because Dr. Lawson had his class read it. It was very creative. It was also detailed.
Animal Farm was creative because animals on the farm were people related to history. For example there was this pig named Napolean. And obviously Napolean was a very important person in history.
The book was ok. It was about how animals overthrew human beings. At the beginning the animals made seven commandments and everyone was equal. There were wars and problems that they had to solve along with animals dying. But at the end the pigs were the higher power and they took away the commandments and they even lived in the farm house. ( )

Animal Farm is one of those amazing books you read at an extremely young age and can not appreciate the beauty held between its pages. I first read it at 11 entertained only by the talking animals but as I got older and held it in my hands again I realized there was so much more to it.

Orwell uniquely displays the work of politics, beaurocrats, and business savvy people within a few acres (maybe even smaller) of a farm. These animals holding their own fort, focus their parties into sections of important leaders and dominating almost and close to an aristocratic rule.

They were held together by democracy but be honest, how long would that last with a pig leader named Napolean?

I recommend this amazing work to anybody, a fan of political power or just animals in general ! ( )

Animal farm - the perfect allegory for the events of Soviet Russia. A short book, it highlights the difference (or lack thereof) in living conditions pre- and post- communist rule, while portraying the horrifying effects that power can have on a once clear-minded promoter of utopian ideals. Ultimately, while the animals are too short-sighted (or lacking the necessary mental stamina) to see that things are the same as, or worse than before, the reader can see the parallels that are drawn thickly and vividly, and we are left feeling as if the nature of humankind (or pig-kind?) is tragically all too prone to corruption. ( )

This is if anything a more powerful book than 1984 due to its brevity and the incisive nature of the allegory. The images are magnificent. ( )

Animal Farm is about animals overruling the humans on the farm and then operating it. There are a lot of arguments and disagreements which is what makes this book so political. When Napoleon, a pig, takes over the farm, he starts using his leadership as an excuse to have more luxuries than the other animals. I like this book because it gets to the point quickly and is a very easy book to read. ( )

Animal Farm was a really good book. It was about the Soviet Union but they used the animals as the characters. The pigs were the rulers or unfair people. The rest of the animals were just the people that were being treated unfairly. The book was about how the animals tookover the farm from the owner and ruled it by themselves. Their main motto is "four legs good, two legs bad" (animals are good humans are bad) ( )

This book is about a bunch of farm animals that overthrow their leader. They're tired of being pushed around. Animal Farm is a symbol for the russian revolution.
I was not a big fan of this book, I just couldnt seem to get into it. I guess it just wasn't my style.

It was on okay book. It isn't boring like some of the classical books and some of the events that are in the book are really exciting and keep you on the edge of your seat, but some are somewhat bland. Animal Farm relates to politics and government. ( )

This book is about a group of farm animals that don't want to be ruled by their farmer, Mr. Jones. They decide to do this by having a rebellion. After the rebellion the pigs decide to take the lead position. The rest of the book tells about how they survive on their own and the problems they face like wars and arguements. I didn't like this book because I never felt like I was "in" the book. I didn't feel different emotions in certain parts of the book like I do in most good books.

This book is a obstract reanactment of the russian revolution. Georege Orwell uses animals to represent major people that were involved. The book starts, a pig, Old Major, has a dream about life with out the rules from man. Old Major's dream is to live without the farmers rule, but when he dies, it is up to the animals to fulfill his lifelong dream. ( )

Look, I cried when Boxer got sent to the knacker's yard, OK.

What is it about Animal Farm that makes it so popular in the United States? I would even suggest it's not quite so celebrated here in the UK. Ah! it is because it is an allegory against communism! Now, whisper it my friends, but George Orwell was a socialist! Animal Farm is actually speaking out against totalitarianism and Stalinism.

He fought in the Spanish Civil War and it was the most informative experience of his life. The impressive thing about Orwell is his continual questioning of his own views. He was literary editor at the left wing Tribune but also respected by right wing figures.

The simple clarity and power of Animal Farm is what makes it a classic. ( )

i really hate this book ( )

Worth it just for Steadman's drawings! ( )

Allegories & anti-communist literature often leave me cold. This is both & could easily have been done poorly. Instead, it was perfect. Orwell manages to fit a farm seamlessly to communism in a way that makes me want to laugh & cry at the same time. It's short, sweet & to the point. Wow! What wonderful points he makes, too. He pokes holes in the theories of collectivism until it's leaking like a sieve & wraps up in style. It's been years since I last read it, but I still have images in my mind. ( )

I liked the book because it was an ecelent example to the idea of comunism. i also liked the fact that it tied with the conflicts of the russian revolution. ( )

Pigs are delicious.

Deceptively simple..... ( )

This story of the rise and fall of a communist farmyard society will make me forever eye pigs with a certain degree of suspicion. ( )