Animal Farm by George Orwell: A Book Recommendation

Animal Farm by George Orwell

Animal Farm may seem a bit boring at first glance, with its simple language and mix of animal fable, allegory, and satire. But once you delve into the historical context, things get really interesting.

If you consider the background of the novella, you begin to understand the deeper messages it is trying to convey. It’s a warning against propaganda and totalitarianism and a reminder of what can happen when power is twisted and abused.

The book’s animal characters help readers explore some important ideas about corruption, inequality, and the messy world of politics. It makes you think about how people can be influenced by persuasive speeches and how power dynamics play out in society.

If you want to feel uneasy about society, then this is the book for you. 

Several of them would have protested if they could have found the right arguments.

George Orwell, Animal Farm

If you’re giving Animal Farm as a gift, here are a few things to consider:

The vibes are hopeful at first but then turn dark, tense, and challenging. The story is short with a fast pace.

It’s the perfect book for anyone who is interested in politics and government.

Permission to judge a book by its cover!

Animal Farm was published in 1945 which is why there are countless covers and editions today. Some are vintage while others are quite modern.

@reads.bythebeach has a green and pink cover with a subtle line drawing of a pig.

@jambookshopuk shows us a cover with the book’s windmill (such an important plot point in the story).

@tde_rare_books is selling this first edition with a simple black cover.

@the_read_rat’s edition reveals a bit of foreshadowing with their cover.

@thegreenlight_uk has what is probably my favorite cover of the bunch. It’s just so unsettling!

*Animal Farm fulfilled my POPSUGAR Reading Challenge prompt for a book I should have read in high school.