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Animal Farm (MAXNotes Literature Guides)

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I am in eighth grade and we just read this book. It is very good, and I enjoy how it depicts the Russian Revolution. It is neat how each of the animals represents a real character from history. It is a wonderful way to put the concept of the Russian Revolution into perspective and make it easy to understand, far better than reading a history book could. The person who said "not a great choice" must have not understood the book correctly, or perhaps the concept was beyond her understanding, because only then could I see how one could not enjoy it. Definatly, if you read this book, you should wait until and LEAST eighth grade, preferably tenth, or you probably wont enjoy it. I read it in sixth grade and hated it, and then again in eighth grade and thought that it was exellent!

Many of the reviews posted here are about the merits of Orwell's book "Animal Farm," not about the review book I wrote. Love "Animal Farm" or hate, as you will. The purpose of this review book is to point out for those who read Orwell's book, the history he used in creating his political allegory, and to make connections that go beyond talking animals taking over a farm! And as review books go, I think this one is a good one!

A great look at the Russian revolution.The book about revolution and the following results are expressed perfectly in this allegory about simple-minded animals on a small farm. It is an excellent look at Communism and one of few books I ever enjoyed reading in school (I read it last year in tenth grade).

I know this is probably not politically correct, and this is supposed to be english literature, but this book is trully lousy. 1984 was okay, so if you're into Orwell's books, you can read that one. As for this one, it's only good for teaching in English class.

Animal Farm, In my opinoin is the best book ever written besides Romeo and Juliet. It is a different look on communism and the Russian Revolution. If you are thinking about reading this book, please do!

The book was a little differnent than what I was expecting. I mean who thinks that animals will actually take over things. The book was a little too bizarre for that subject. Orwell also tried to act as if it were a revolution like the Russain Revolution. I was totally lost personally! I thought that it was a horrible book. No wonder high schoolers hate reading!