Animal Farm by George Orwell, Richard Brown (Read by), Ralph Cosham (Read by)

ANIMAL FARM: PERFECT SUMMER READby MMP1998

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February 08, 2010: Imagine a world where animals revolt against men. That is the image which author George Orwell projects in his incredible novel, Animal Farm. The story started when Major, the most respected animal in Manor Farm, had a vision of freedom. He inspired the other animals to rebel. The story progresses around this idea of freedom. The author makes the theme very clear in this story, and gives hints throughout the novel. The events that take place in this story are amazing, with vivid details and lovable characters.

This novel is very surprising, with twists in every corner. Each chapter makes you wonder "what will happen next?" This book makes you sympathize for every character, even the bad ones. The author chose great words to describe the setting. He made me feel that I was really there. and that these events were really happening. He transported me into the world of Animal Farm. the book was my reality, and the real world seemed more like a story. The dialogue was so smooth and so real; it was if the characters had minds of their own. The book is very political, and the events in the story can be compared to real historical events; the animals were slaves to humans. This book touched me deeply, and it might affect you too. Every page fills you with joy or sorrow; each chapter is a new adventure in this fictional world of animals. It really makes me wonder "We freed ourselves from British rule, we abolished slavery, but who stands up for the helpless animals? We really have the guts to call America 'a free country' while today's slaves are creatures different from us." They have feelings too; would you like to be cut up and be eaten by somebody bigger and stronger than you? I bet you wouldn't. How about being separated from your family, being sold to some farmer, and never see them again? This book makes you wonder, it makes you question, and most importantly. it makes you think.

Reading this book has really changed my outlook on life. I don't think l will ever be the same again. This timeless novel, written by literary genius George Orwell, is a must-read. This man was able to change minds, arouse anger, and entertain. in this one book. It takes talent and perseverance to do all this. I don't think I will ever read another novel as descriptive and creative. A book so inspiring and brilliant is encountered only once in a lifetime. I recommend Animal Farm to you, your friends, and your family.

I Also Recommend: Fudge-a-Mania, The Hobbit, Lord of the Flies, The Red Badge of Courage.

Animal farmby Anonymous

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February 08, 2010: Animal Farm is a great novel. This book was very fun and exciting to read. The book takes place in an old farm in England. From the beginning to the end I wondered what would happen next. Would they fall or would they succeed? At some times when they were in the verge of defeat, then something glorious would happen and change the whole outcome. You ask me who? The animals, of course. The animals caused a rebellion when the humans pushed them to the limit. They kicked, pushed, and shoved till they had complete control of the farm. Its original name was Manor Farm. The animals changed it to their own farm named Animal Farm. They made many rules but not all of them were kept.

The animals worked so hard to make the farm perfect. The animal's had a motto, and the sheep sang it continually, "four legs good two legs bad". They also have another song called "The Beasts of England". Personally, I like the songs they sang. To me it was warming and I felt for the animals, after all, they made a point; they were not treated too nicely. I mean, getting whipped and shot, that is what we banned from happening in the history of America. We freed slaves and made it illegal to have them, but this happens to the animals and it is okay. All this is what pushes them to the limits; they revolt and take revenge just because the bad treatment we humans put them through. The story is basically about the animal civil war. The animals were the slaves, while the men were the owners. The men use them for profit just like the slave owners had them work in a plantation.

To prevent more revolts, the men made up nasty lies so that their animals wouldn't revolt on them. They said they practiced cannibalism and that they were dying of starvation and diseases and their animals believed them. On the farm, all the animals had plenty of food and were all nice and well. Jones, the original owner of the farm, became angry that he could not regain his farm and decided that he would get revenge. He attacked and managed to kill an animal, but he got hurt and so did his men. A few weeks later, Jones pretended to forget about it and pretended not to have owned it before. He still had an animal loyal to him; his old black crow was devoted to his cruel master and spied on the farm most of the time. This proves that a group of animals can outsmart a human. The pigs started doing business with humans while the others wanted to stop but they refused. The animal felt very one protected as many animals had gone missing. Their leader said the sick animals went to the hospital but he lied. This proves that no society can be perfect.