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luchi_pap's Reviews (17)
if i wasn’t forced to read this for ap english iv i might’ve liked it more (probably wouldn’t have read it)
i lowkey wanna thank my english teacher for making me read this. truly an eye opening book!
can’t tell if i fell in love with this book or not. def can say that ending PISSED ME OFF.
dark
informative
reflective
fast-paced
I forgot to give my honest review of this book, so here it is!! (sorry for the lack of consistency and/or grammar. I hate writing book reports/timed writings for school, but this is the only way I think that I can improve my writing skills):
I think everyone past the age of 15 should start getting into classic literature, not because it explicitly says so in their high school English class curriculum but due to the expanding knowledge they can and will receive from it. Though it may seem easier to read these "advanced books" in class with a teacher who can guide students through the tough patches of the book, reading it by yourself can help one understand what they TRULY think the book's theme may be (and not just copy what their teacher says).
That's exactly what I did when reading [b:Animal Farm|170448|Animal Farm|George Orwell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1325861570l/170448._SY75_.jpg|2207778], though this specific book isn't required in my AP English IV class, I decided to read it as a way to pass the time during winter break. After finally finishing the book, I believe that this book (at least in my school/district) should be required to be read due to its simplicity but also its depth. I will avoid giving any spoilers since I think anyone who has the opportunity to read this book should read with fresh eyes and/or ears, but here is my point of view on the overall themes.
Despite all the hate that I give books that I have to read in my English classes, I am disappointed that I never gave myself the chance to read 1984 (another amazing George Orwell classic that I DEFINITELY recommend reading) during my sophomore year because it would have introduced me sooner to the depth behind George Orwell's mind. Animal Farm is a book that I have been recommending to friends, not because of its short length but due to the overall message and how we can compare it to the modern day. MAJOR DISCLAIMER: HOWEVER, I in no way, shape, or form believe that this book is the EXACT comparison to modern-day society, but it does have major points that we should really keep in mind so we don't turn into the dystopia depicted in this book (the same points go toward 1984 as well). One of the points I believe that this book preaches is once you gain your freedoms, don't let history repeat itself, which I think is a beautiful message since it's very prominent in our society. I would like to compare it to Uncle Ben's last words to Peter Parker: "With great power, comes great responsibility" because without "great responsibility" with the new power/freedom that you have, it can crumble underneath you and cause history to repeat itself.
Well, that's all I wanted to talk about (or that I remember since I've been writing this for almost a week after reading it), but I'll edit this if I come up with a different idea concerning this book!
I think everyone past the age of 15 should start getting into classic literature, not because it explicitly says so in their high school English class curriculum but due to the expanding knowledge they can and will receive from it. Though it may seem easier to read these "advanced books" in class with a teacher who can guide students through the tough patches of the book, reading it by yourself can help one understand what they TRULY think the book's theme may be (and not just copy what their teacher says).
That's exactly what I did when reading [b:Animal Farm|170448|Animal Farm|George Orwell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1325861570l/170448._SY75_.jpg|2207778], though this specific book isn't required in my AP English IV class, I decided to read it as a way to pass the time during winter break. After finally finishing the book, I believe that this book (at least in my school/district) should be required to be read due to its simplicity but also its depth. I will avoid giving any spoilers since I think anyone who has the opportunity to read this book should read with fresh eyes and/or ears, but here is my point of view on the overall themes.
Despite all the hate that I give books that I have to read in my English classes, I am disappointed that I never gave myself the chance to read 1984 (another amazing George Orwell classic that I DEFINITELY recommend reading) during my sophomore year because it would have introduced me sooner to the depth behind George Orwell's mind. Animal Farm is a book that I have been recommending to friends, not because of its short length but due to the overall message and how we can compare it to the modern day. MAJOR DISCLAIMER: HOWEVER, I in no way, shape, or form believe that this book is the EXACT comparison to modern-day society, but it does have major points that we should really keep in mind so we don't turn into the dystopia depicted in this book (the same points go toward 1984 as well). One of the points I believe that this book preaches is once you gain your freedoms, don't let history repeat itself, which I think is a beautiful message since it's very prominent in our society. I would like to compare it to Uncle Ben's last words to Peter Parker: "With great power, comes great responsibility" because without "great responsibility" with the new power/freedom that you have, it can crumble underneath you and cause history to repeat itself.
Well, that's all I wanted to talk about (or that I remember since I've been writing this for almost a week after reading it), but I'll edit this if I come up with a different idea concerning this book!