Animal Farm and 1984 by George Orwell
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Book Reviews of Animal Farm and 1984
Book Review: Please, PLEASE read these books!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I read these books in high school. There was much discussion of how like the (then) USSR's government seemed to parallel the Animal Farm characters and their behavior, and the controls on information in the Soviet Union at that time seemed right out of 1984.
It is absolutely astonishing to see the parallels that present themselves in the current US government, and the media (controlling information and disinformation) as well. I would love to see a discussion of what role people see our president in: Squealer or Napoleon. And if he's Squealer, who is Napoleon?
Please read, or reread, these books!!! Orwell was warning the world--we should be listening!!
Book Review: On this edition -
Summary: 5 Stars
Because most people will review the actual book(s), which in this case are classics and I feel do not truly need a review, I will review this edition. Having the two in one is useful if you, like me, have not read the two prior to purchase or if you are a fan of both books. They are bound handsomely and the dust jacket is simple and smooth. The introduction is by someone who is obviously enamored with Orwell, and it gives some insight to the work and history of Orwell, though is mostly unecessary as you could probably wikipedia the information. This is a nice edition and I felt it was a good choice for me.Book Review: WORTH READING AGAIN - AND HAVING IN YOUR LIBRARY
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very nicely published edition of both of George Orwell's landmark novels. Many of us were required to read these in school, but they are all the more meaningful in today's political climate. While the left may tend to want to cite these novels the most (the Patriot Act as "Big Brother"), there is probably more ammunition for the right, particularly in today's politically correct culture. Think former N.O.W. executive and conservative lesbian Tammy Bruce's book "The New Thought Police". A good historical/political read regardless of your political persuasion.Book Review: An Excercise in Interpertation
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this book after having read Animal Farm some time ago in high school. However I had not read 1984, and the concepts it revolved around fascinated me. After reading the book, I can quite easily see why it is a classic.
Orwell paints a splendid picture of a world that we would like to avoid, and in doing so he raises our consciousness to the far reaching implications it has in a modern society. It is a beautifully written reminder about the dangers of conformity, in the face of imposed authority, and dishonest media.
Book Review: More relevent now more than ever
Summary: 5 Stars
Re-reading 1984, one can't help but see similarities today. Big Brother is a metaphor for Big Government, and Big Gov't has only one goal, absolute power over the citizenry. It's a scary vision of what happens when the masses relinquish control over their lives for the crumbs of the ruling oligarchy. Orwell was a communist who saw first hand the excesses of Stalin's Russia and the cult of personality which developed around him. His views changed dramatically as he weighed the benefits of capitalism vs communism. Relevant today? You be the judge.