Goerge Orwell's Animal Farm
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I recently read Animal Farm for the first time (no, I was never required to read this book in school). This book was written about 50 years ago but it does not show its age. The book is pretty short, about 130 pages, and it's a quick read. The book is really about communism and was inspired by the Soviet Union. The animals create an uprising on the Manor Farm because they're not happy with the way they're being treated. The farm name gets changed to Animal Farm. At first, the work was hard, but worth it as the prize is freedom and a better life. However, lies start being told by the people trusted to be in charge. Slowly, life changes and the rules instated after the uprising start changing as well (to benefit those in charge). Propaganda sets in and those in charge start taking advantage of the disadvantaged. This book is a recommended read.
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I'd recommend you 1984 too.
Posted by Lukas on August 04, 2005 at 12:44 AM PDT #