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Animal Farm by George Orwell

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Animal Farm by George Orwell
ISBN: 9780141036137
Publication Date: September 1, 2008 (Originally published August 1945)
Reviewer: Lane B

On a quiet English farm, animals rise up against their human oppressor, dreaming of equality and freedom. Led by visionary pigs Snowball and Napoleon, their rebellion sparks hope, but soon ambition and betrayal threaten the revolution.

Animal Farm is a powerful story about power, corruption and how easily ideals can be lost.

What makes Animal Farm unforgettable is its sharp, thought-provoking simplicity.

I loved how Orwell uses animals to mirror real-life politics, showing how power can corrupt even the noblest goals. It’s a gripping, fast-paced read that stays with you – both as a story and awareness about power, control and the fragility of freedom.