A review by sidharthvardhan
Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell

4.0

'Homage to Catalonia' is George Orwell's account of his experience as a volunteer in Spanish war against Franco. The book very beautifully draws a picture of atmosphere at front during war and that of general Spain. More importantly, though it is a book on politics. The narrator has pointed out the role of press - the need for its freedom, and its power in forming public opinion. You could see how the ideas and inspiration for '1984' and 'Animal Farm' were formed.
While 1984 is dull and some people see exaggeration in it,'Homage to Catalonia' is a truthful account, down to earth and is at times even humorous.