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Animal Farm Paperback – May 1, 2009

by George Orwell (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 86,967 ratings
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This is a classic tale of humanity awash in totalitarianism. A farm is taken over by its overworked, mistreated animals. With flaming idealism and stirring slogans, they set out to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality. First published during the epoch of Stalinist Russia, today it is clear that wherever and whenever freedom is attacked, and under whatever banner, the cutting clarity and savage comedy of Orwell's masterpiece is a message still ferociously fresh.

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    113 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Dimensions
    7 x 0.25 x 10 inches
  5. Publisher
    Transaction Pub Large Print
  6. Publication date
    May 1, 2009
  7. ISBN-10
    1412811902
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1412811903
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Customers find the book an interesting and engaging read. They describe the story as compelling and thought-provoking, with relatable characters. The book provides a good history lesson and life lessons, and criticizes communism and totalitarianism. Readers appreciate the satire and humor. Many consider it a good value and worth buying. Overall, customers find the book entertaining and enjoyable.

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1,378 customers mention "Readability"1,263 positive115 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They find it a quick and concise read that is well worth the wait. The story is clear and simple for anyone to understand.

"Great book. A must read. It is very eyeopening. My little organs of sight could not look away...." Read more

"...Wake up people! Super enlightening and an easy read." Read more

"...COMING UP FOR AIR I found a piece of bittersweet nostalgia. BURMESE DAYS was just bitter. So where does ANIMAL FARM fit in?..." Read more

"...Orwell did a wonderful job explaining his point with this book. It evoked a lot of sadness and anger in me...." Read more

567 customers mention "Story quality"496 positive71 negative

Customers find the story engaging and thought-provoking. They describe it as a realistic twist on dystopian novels, with relatable characters and an allegory representing rebellion. The plot becomes apparent quickly, and the symbolism and allegory are perfect. Readers mention the book gives an extraordinary human view of human nature and is entertaining yet scary.

"Great book. A must read. It is very eyeopening. My little organs of sight could not look away...." Read more

"...Of course, 1984 is my favorite, and by far the most profound...." Read more

"George Orwell's satirical story remains as relevant as ever, painting a clear picture as to how human nature tends toward greed and the accumulation..." Read more

"This is a quick read but a classic with a good story with important values to tell. Definitely recommended to read." Read more

285 customers mention "Relevance"283 positive2 negative

Customers find the book relevant and insightful. They say it provides good life lessons and a good history lesson. The story is relatable and thought-provoking, even today. Readers also mention that the book has an impact on their generation.

"...You have to read this before it gets banned. Wake up people! Super enlightening and an easy read." Read more

"...I agree with him all down the line. Of course I see the parallels to our current society; that’s pretty transparent...." Read more

"This is a quick read but a classic with a good story with important values to tell. Definitely recommended to read." Read more

"...This book and 1984 made a huge impact on many of my generation...." Read more

125 customers mention "Critique of communism"114 positive11 negative

Customers find the book a classic and profound critique of communism. They say it teaches an important lesson about totalitarianism and even begs questions. The book helps readers understand Marxism and makes the totalitarian state understandable to all, even children. Readers appreciate Orwell's defiant and prophetic understanding of government.

"A wonderful politically charged book about the reality of our world. Pig. Man. There is no difference...." Read more

"...Group debates are held weekly, there is a surplus in food, everyone is equal, and most importantly: everyone is their own master...." Read more

"It is easy to define an egalitarian society structure that works on day one, say post some sort of revolution but it is impossible to sustain a..." Read more

"A classic and profound read, a well known commentary on communism...." Read more

94 customers mention "Satire"88 positive6 negative

Customers find the book's satire charming and amusing. They describe it as a cleverly written fable about totalitarianism. The premise is simple, and the book is described as funny reading about animals setting up a government.

"It's a book, using actual paper, with words, that was enjoyable." Read more

"It's funny it's easy to read, and it is as relevant today as when it was first published." Read more

"...This is a short novella written as a satirical fable, the premise of which is deceptively simple. The animals of a poorly run farm decide to rebel...." Read more

"...The book isn't defective, just oddly small." Read more

77 customers mention "Value for money"63 positive14 negative

Customers find the book offers good value for money. They say it's worth buying, but some mention the formatting is poor.

"The lesson this book provides is worth way more than the price I paid for this book. You have to read this before it gets banned. Wake up people!..." Read more

"...book is just some what smaller than you would expect but totally worth the price it is!" Read more

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"...I'm so glad Amazon is reliable for books we need at a fair price with fast delivery (because my kids always wait until the last minute)!" Read more

72 customers mention "Entertainment value"72 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's entertainment value. They find it entertaining and enjoyable, with a clever tale that provides social commentary about how a society can be transformed. The book is good to listen to for its information, and group debates are held weekly. Readers mention having educated conversations about politics and economics after reading it.

"...Things start out near perfect. Group debates are held weekly, there is a surplus in food, everyone is equal, and most importantly: everyone is their..." Read more

"...The language and voice used is clear, concise, and enjoyable. However, a child may not know why the animals refer to each other as “comrade.”..." Read more

"...It was a great read and table discussion piece for me and my 19yr old daughter as we challenged each other on how some of these same themes ring..." Read more

"...book can be; brief and to the point, eloquent, relevant, and above all entertaining...." Read more

51 customers mention "Animal content"41 positive10 negative

Customers enjoy the book's animal content. They find it engaging and a classic. The use of animals is seen as genius by readers. The novel covers events in Russia while being lighthearted and comparing the Soviets to animals. It provides a good psychological view of animals like humans.

"Cute novella about animals taking control and power. Cute story." Read more

"...From an educational standpoint, Animal Farm does something truly remarkable...." Read more

"...I think the answer is that Animal Farm is a little lighthearted, comparing the Soviets to animals who act in human ways, almost as if we are..." Read more

"...The book starts out with the hope of a rebellion, animals against humans...." Read more

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great book, poor delivery
was excited to get a copy of this classic but it came with a bent cover + pages...would've just gotten it at a 2nd hand shop if I knew this was how it'd get delivered.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Why isn’t this read in schools?
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2025
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    Great book. A must read. It is very eyeopening. My little organs of sight could not look away. I still cannot believe how many real world connections I have made!
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  • Addyson Ulery
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read!
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    The lesson this book provides is worth way more than the price I paid for this book. You have to read this before it gets banned. Wake up people! Super enlightening and an easy read.
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  • krebsman
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions; Power Corrupts
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    Thanks to finishing ANIMAL FARM, I have now read all of Orwell’s fiction. Of course, 1984 is my favorite, and by far the most profound. But I really like KEEP THE ASPIDISTRA FLYING (which was the most moving) and A CLERGYMAN’S DAUGHTER, both of which show the influence of Somerset Maugham. COMING UP FOR AIR I found a piece of bittersweet nostalgia. BURMESE DAYS was just bitter. So where does ANIMAL FARM fit in? It was Orwell’s last work of fiction and I would call it a heavy-handed allegory. This does not mean that I was not entertained by it. But I was always aware that he was preaching. In this case, he was preaching to the choir. I agree with him all down the line. Of course I see the parallels to our current society; that’s pretty transparent.

    I also think this book has been more influential on modern literature than is generally acknowledged. There are many striking parallels to William Golding’s LORD OF THE FLIES. I don’t think it’s coincidental that Golding’s “Piggy” is a close cousin to Orwell’s “Snowball.”

    This perhaps is an exaggeration, but it seems to me that by the 21st Century, (as a companion piece to 1984) this book had become one of the key texts of a Western education. It is constantly referenced. It’s a must-read. It’s also very brief
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  • Brian Nou
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    I enjoyed this book because of what it stands for. Orwell did a wonderful job explaining his point with this book. It evoked a lot of sadness and anger in me. I don’t think I would ever pick this up again as a pleasure read, but more so to be reminded of where our world began and ends and the cycle that continues.
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  • Charlene
    5.0 out of 5 stars Progressed quickly
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    This was an interesting read that I did not have the pleasure of reading all in school. I was told by a friend that this story is about communist Russia, and was asked if I thought there would always be a leader. like this story I strongly believe there would always be a leader. For someone is simply a character trait to be a follower and nothing more. It is not in their nature to challenge the status quo or leadership. It is stories like this why I simply don’t blindly follow and question change even at work. I would recommend the story as a quick read to others.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Top 3 book of all time
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    I have probably read this book 20 times in my 38 years of living and it never gets old. As an old political science major, this book could have sufficed for 4 years of instruction. Power and control will always corrupt no matter if it’s left, right, man, or pig. I strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in politics and “rebelling” against “Manor Farm”.
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  • Michael Kelley
    5.0 out of 5 stars A classic for a reason
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024
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    George Orwell's satirical story remains as relevant as ever, painting a clear picture as to how human nature tends toward greed and the accumulation of power despite the best of intentions. Communism only works in theory, never in practice for very long. Just as the founders of the American Republic believed, Freedom only works for a moral people. When a nation loses its morality, a new class of dictators rises, and in communism this is all the more dangerous because it is under the guise of so-called equality which is almost impossible to revolt against even if a revolt is necessary.
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  • Montana
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read
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    This is a quick read but a classic with a good story with important values to tell. Definitely recommended to read.
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  • Guilherme Pinto
    5.0 out of 5 stars Livro novo em folha, perfeito estado.
    Reviewed in Brazil on December 4, 2024
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    Livro novo em folha, perfeito estado. Muito bem embalado.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Un libro standar
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 28, 2024
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    Es un libro de pasta blanda que cumple con lo que es, la calidad es de cualquier libro de librería. Tal cual las imágenes que muestran.
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    Arrived in good quality. Twice wrapped. I'm very pedantic about the condition of my books, and I'm please to say that there were no damages at all. It was and still is a wonderful read. An all time classic.
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    Love this book and the cover is so beautiful and high quality. Would recommend this
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