70 pages 2 hours read

George Orwell

Animal Farm

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1945

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Reviews & Readership

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Orwell's Animal Farm is widely acclaimed for its incisive allegory on totalitarianism, blending political commentary with engaging narrative. Praised for its sharp wit and social relevance, it remains a potent critique of power and corruption. Some critics, however, find its characters overly simplistic, impacting the depth of its message. Overall, a must-read for its enduring insights.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Animal Farm?

Readers who appreciate political allegories and critiques of totalitarian regimes will enjoy Animal Farm by George Orwell. Fans of 1984 by Orwell or Brave New World by Aldous Huxley will find its exploration of power and corruption compelling. Additionally, those interested in historical contexts like the Russian Revolution will find it engaging.

Recommended

Reading Age

14+years

Lexile Level

1170L

Book Details

Genre
Satire
Allegory / Fable / Parable
British Literature
Topics
History: European
Politics / Government
Philosophy
Period
Post-War Era
Themes
Values/Ideas: Equality
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Society: Community