George Orwell, Christopher Hitchens, Christopher Hitchens: Animal Farm (2021, Penguin Random House)
English language
Published Oct. 7, 2021 by Penguin Random House.
“The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which.”
Never really got round to reading this one, while it's widely regarded a classic. Very short read and accessibly written analogy of the Russian Revolution.
Interesting thought experiment on collective memory, shares a lot of concepts with 1984.
I've been meaning to read Animal Farm by George Orwell for a couple years and finally sat down and gave it the attention it deserved. Animal Farm is a book I think everyone should read at least once, because there are so many lessons in this book that are valuable and worth reflecting on as our world is rapidly changing.
My biggest message taken away from this book that I'd really like to share, is remember who you are, and don’t be afraid to stand up for truth, for freedom, and for what’s right. Speak up, even if your voice shakes, because once freedom is gone, it is not so easily regained.
Have you read Animal Farm by George Orwell? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
See my review of Animal Farm here: thecozy.cat/blog/animal-farm-by-george-orwell-book-review
