Book Review: Animal Farm

Book Review: Animal Farm by George Orwell If I'd have to describe this book in one word I would say: "Brilliant!" The tactics of the power-wielding and methods of social control explored in this novel are a warning of what happens when the general public becomes too ignorant and believes what they are told by those in control over them.  The governmental form that emerges on Animal Farm mirrors those of Fascist totalitarian governments seen throughout History.  Some of the tools of oppression and control seen in this book include: -Telling the animals that their sacrifices (such as rationing) are for the betterment of all when in reality it only benefits the government (the pigs) -Blaming all misfortunes on a rival government party, thereby asserting your right to rule -Changing the laws to suit ones own government and interests -Senicide (killing the elderly, usually because they have become "useless") this rationale was used by the Nazi party during WWII -Revoking rights, withholding food and encouraging others to shun those who refuse to support the government -The consolidation of power and justifying that power by claiming to the public that they need a strong leader to protect them from a threat that may or may not be real. Overall a fantastic novel that gets you thinking, highly recommend adding this to your tbr (and its really short too so no excuses!) ~*~ Hello again! Currently finding it hard to find the time to write new posts so I thought I'd post this review which I published on Goodreads a while ago. Anyhow, I hope to find a bit more time for this blog come fall as I have only two courses and will be working a little less. Till next time then!