When I opened the website of one of the biggest bookstores in Indonesia, I saw this book at a low price. This book had become one of the books on my wishlist because my friend had recommended it. He didn't tell me in detail, only telling me the gist of the story of this book which was very relevant to the conditions at that time—even now. I found this book in an online library, but the queue was very long. I didn't want to wait long to know the story of this book, so when I saw it in an online bookstore at a discounted price, I immediately made a purchase.
A little silly story about buying this book is, I chose to pick up at the offline bookstore which was far away. I mean, I wanted to stop by one of the viral coffee shops in the bookstore at the same time. But I was unlucky because I was late reading the book pick-up email. I just read it a week later in the month of Ramadan, so visiting a coffee shop while fasting is not a wise thing to do. When I arrived there, I was 30 minutes late. The book pick-up time had closed so I had to come back the next day, so to pick up this book I ended up spending more money—which was more than the price of the book. What bad luck haha...
OK, let's forget about that stupidity. Let's talk about this book.
This book tells about Manor Farm managed by Mr. Jones. On a quiet night, suddenly the Mayor (the old pig leader at Manor Farm) had a dream which was then conveyed to the farm residents. The essence of the Mayor's oration was for a rebellion against Mr. Jones who had enslaved the animals there. Led by the idea of the Mayor who unexpectedly died before the rebellion, the animals attacked Mr. Jones and took over Manor Farm.
Manor Farm eventually changed its name to Animal Farm led by pigs named Napoleon and Snowball. These pigs then created 7 principles containing animalism regulations and strictly prohibited humane habits.
My Rare Opinion
This book is quite thin compared to other books in my house. That's why I left my thick book to read this book. I thought I would be able to read this book in more than a week. Sure enough, on the way to the tourist spot, I read it and found something interesting about George Orwell's style of telling stories. I read this book for 3 days and felt that I had made the right decision to have this book.
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This book was written by George Orwell, whose real name is Eric Arthur Blair, centuries ago, but is still very relevant to the current situation. Animal Farm is the face of every leadership that could have been (promised) very fair, but circumstances can force it to be cruel and carry out the same slavery as the previous leader. The core of this story that I can quote - we may not do cruel things because we do not have the opportunity to do so.
George Orwell may be describing the situation at the time of writing this book by making animals his characters. George is a genius writer by choosing animals that are very representative of human behavior patterns.
There is one part that can make me stunned and goosebumps because it is the same as what I think. It is when the animals enslaved by Napoleon have difficulty distinguishing between pigs and humans. I think this is really very relatable—about those who are above us and say that they work hard to lead us who have slowly changed the original rules for their interests, not their own. I wonder, is it humans who act animalistic or animals who act humanely? It seems to be a statement not a question.
However, I rate this book for 5 out of 5 stars. Perfect!
This book reminds me of the book The Little Prince which has a simple theme but can make anyone who reads it end up contemplating.
Have you read this book? What do you think?
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Vivie Hardika
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I loved the story about the failed purchase—we've all been there! 😂 And what you're sharing is so interesting. It sounds like a powerful social critique. Thanks for sharing!
That was my favorite part too!! I love this line:
OK, let's forget about that stupidity. Let's talk about this book.
I also laughed at this: the book was written "centuries ago" --
--Not even a hundred years ago, first published in England on 17 August 1945.
I read the book only once, many decades ago, and wept for Boxer. The workhorse.
Our collie named Blaise should have been named Boxer - had I known this puppy would grow up to embody the same innocence, trust, devotion, and work ethic of poor Boxer.
Now I wonder if the Donkey inspired Eyore:
Thank you for taking time to review this classic!
My daughters refuse to read it because they cannot bear brutality to animals.
“The animals crowded round the van. “Good-bye, Boxer!” they chorused, “good-bye!”
“Fools! Fools!” shouted Benjamin, prancing round them and stamping the earth with his small hoofs. “Fools! Do you not see what is written on the side of that van?”
That gave the animals pause, and there was a hush. Muriel began to spell out the words. But Benjamin pushed her aside and in the midst of a deadly silence he read:
” ‘Alfred Simmonds, Horse Slaughterer and Glue Boiler, Willingdon.
Dealer in Hides and Bone-Meal. Kennels Supplied.’ Do you not understand what that means? They are taking Boxer to the knacker’s! ”
Hi @carolkean thanks for your correction. I might have forgotten the year.
I also feel sorry for the boxer who didn't know the truth about someone he followed until he died.
Right @jessuses1381 George Orwell is a genius to lift up this story. He implicitly say about human's attitude on society through animal's mind.
the story about the failed purchase -
My reply got lost, and of course I didn't notice that until I'd posted.
How many resources does it cost to edit a reply.
Or to add another reply, to clarify and qualify.
Does it even matter....
Wow! This is my favorite book. I love the storyline, satirical and funny. Actually, this novel depicts the feud between two major figures of the Soviet Union Communists, Stalin and Trotsky. Trotsky was exiled, and Stalin came as a cruel dictator who brought an unforgettable humanitarian disaster.
Wow! Thanka for your information because I totally don't know. By the way, who are them? Snowball and Napoleon?
Stalin as Napoleon and Trotsky as Snowball.
Did you read "1984"? If you didn't, you should read it.
That book already on my list. Thanks for your recommend..
sebagus itukah bukunya? !HIQVOTE
Exactly!