A review by shenandoahron
Animal Farm by George Orwell

dark reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Growing up in the American Public School System, it is generally accepted that in some elementary grade level students are required to read Animal Farm. At a young age, a tragic tale about a farm run by animals is easy to follow. Yet perhaps, the interpretation is often lost. 

Now, living in times when government control has reached new heights, books like Animal Farm can serve as a cautionary tale of a system run amok. Furthermore, in the faults of our current system, many seek out other political ideologies as a golden solution. Again—Animal Farm, and the deep concepts explored in this book can be applied again. 

Animal Farm is a book about power and hope. The latter is the fuel that ostensibly keeps power running, and the greedy able to feed from their troughs. Orwell, again, in his style of writing can eloquently juxtapose animals with societal level power dynamics. It is a sad tale, that rings true to this day. The ending scene is incredibly written, and will be something I remember for a long time.