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Animal Farm
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It is extraordinary how current this book is for the modern day Russian situation and not only.
It left a powerful impression on me even if I knew all about the plot and message before starting the book. I thought (and I was right) that I should do some research before reading this book regarding the Russian Revolution, Stalin, Strosky in order to understand the historical context in which the book was written.
I believe this book should be read by everybody as it is perfect allegory about the dangers of power, how socialist ideals are so easily corrupted and how dictators can transform into capitalists (I can think of some current examples). The most heartbreaking characters, the Horse Boxter represent the uneducated masses that are so easily fooled to sacrifice themselves for the benefit of the leaders. That reminds me of all the brainwash that is done in the communist countries and not only.
It left a powerful impression on me even if I knew all about the plot and message before starting the book. I thought (and I was right) that I should do some research before reading this book regarding the Russian Revolution, Stalin, Strosky in order to understand the historical context in which the book was written.
I believe this book should be read by everybody as it is perfect allegory about the dangers of power, how socialist ideals are so easily corrupted and how dictators can transform into capitalists (I can think of some current examples). The most heartbreaking characters, the Horse Boxter represent the uneducated masses that are so easily fooled to sacrifice themselves for the benefit of the leaders. That reminds me of all the brainwash that is done in the communist countries and not only.
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Great review Adina!
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Henry wrote: "Great review Adina!" Thank you.
Debbie wrote: "Well said, Adina!" Thank you
A very clear and thoughtful review, Adina !!
Somormujo wrote: "A very clear and thoughtful review, Adina !!" Thank you.
I completely agree, this book should be read in all schools!
James wrote: "I completely agree, this book should be read in all schools!" Yes, a very good example of cautionary tale.
Rakesh wrote: "Nice Review Adina. This book is very relevant in our times." Unfortunately it is.
A perfect allegory indeed. My heart too breaks for Boxer every time <\3. Fantastic review Adina!
Federico wrote: "A perfect allegory indeed. My heart too breaks for Boxer every time <\3. Fantastic review Adina!" Thank you, Federico
On-point and insightful review Adina, as always. Much agreed.
Esta wrote: "On-point and insightful review Adina, as always. Much agreed." Thank you!
Insightful review. And totally agree!
F.M. wrote: "Insightful review. And totally agree!" Thank you.
Great review of a classic Adina!
Mark wrote: "Great review of a classic Adina!" Thank you, mark
If you are interested in a book that brilliantly analyzes Orwell's writing, on this classic and all his other main works too, I highly recommend "Orwell Your Orwell" by David Ramsay Steele. It cleared up several conundrums I had about Orwell for several decades, the number one being: how could he be sooooo good at showing how totalitarianism grows, and yet so terrible on the connection with socialism.
Patrick wrote: "If you are interested in a book that brilliantly analyzes Orwell's writing, on this classic and all his other main works too, I highly recommend "Orwell Your Orwell" by David Ramsay Steele. It clea..." thank you for the recommendation. I will have a look.
I loved this book, one of my favorites. And fittingly after I read it my dog who was a puppy at the time tore the book to shreds :*(
I enjoyed reading this book a long time ago. And I love your review, now. Lovely review, Adina! 😎🙃😎
Excellent review of a great book of, sadly, universal and eternal relevance.
Jason wrote: "I loved this book, one of my favorites. And fittingly after I read it my dog who was a puppy at the time tore the book to shreds :*(" very fitting. Even more, if you had a pet piggy.
Zain wrote: "I enjoyed reading this book a long time ago. And I love your review, now. Lovely review, Adina! 😎🙃😎" Thank you Zain. Sorry for the delay.
Graham wrote: "Excellent review of a great book of, sadly, universal and eternal relevance." sadly. Even more relvant after the current elections.
