Animal Farm
Review:
This is the second Orwell book I have read (I first read 1984), and both of them follow the same cautionary tale. The biggest caution was when power is given to an oppressed over time, they lose themselves in power and become the oppresses. It is also cautioning against power and the ability for power to become corrupted. The people in power control thoughts and reality. In 1984 they used doublethink and the changing of history for this. In this book, they change the commandments to make it say what they want it to say. This is a compelling message that Orwell conveys with both books. It is also so sad that these things that were maybe just theories or cautionary tales have become close to reality. It is clear that the people with more money are in power, and those in power have more opportunities. It’s no wonder these books are considered classics. Overall a fascinating book, and I will probably have to reread it for school. I gave it three stars because I am not a fan of Orwell’s syndical writing style, even though it is the best way to get the message across.
