Animal Farm - By George Orwell

This was my first book by George Orwell, and it truly felt like a reality check — making me reflect on life, our thoughts, and our ability (or inability) to question what’s happening around us!

The first chapter instantly takes you back to childhood — animals talking, sharing their thoughts, just like the cartoons we once loved. It makes you wonder, “Why did we stop imagining like that?”

Now coming back to the book — it’s definitely an interesting read. One powerful moment is when the animals say:

“Man is the only creature that consumes without producing. He doesn’t give milk, doesn’t lay eggs, can’t pull the plough, and can’t even run fast enough to catch rabbits. Yet he is the master of all animals. He makes them work, gives them just enough to survive, and keeps the rest for himself.”

That really hits hard.

“Four legs good, two legs bad.”

The book starts off like a simple tale, but as you go deeper, you realise it’s anything but that. The animals overthrow their human master, set their own rules, and begin to live freely. But with time, their new life starts resembling the very system they wanted to escape. They start trading, building luxuries, and chasing power — just like humans. It’s ironic and thought-provoking.

It shows how leadership can shift one’s mindset, and how easily people (or animals) can be manipulated when they don’t question things. The rules they once created for fairness slowly get twisted to serve the powerful — a reminder that power can corrupt, especially when the followers don’t think for themselves.

The ending is striking — the clear line between humans and animals slowly disappears. Eventually, both sit around a table, playing cards, and you can’t tell who’s who anymore.

The book is beautifully written in simple language. Even a child can understand it, yet the message is strong and unforgettable. It’s a sharp reflection on society, leadership, and the nature of power.

“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.”

AS: Happy Reading! 😄

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