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Review - Animal Farm by George Orwell

Isn't it dangerous when you read a book written 76 years ago, and it still stands true? It was scary reading this book and knowing how falling into the footsteps of wicked people can reverse a situation. It is crucial to take note of our conscience and be aware of circumstances around us. To have knowledge about the economy, in general, is a boon that we take lightly. Also, half-knowledge is dangerous as people can cook up stories and force you to think what they are saying is true by sugar-coating facts.

It shows us how a corrupt leader can ruin the productivity of the people and make them think they are not working up to their 100% capacity. It also showed the difference between autocratic and democratic economies. In one, you get to select the person and voice your opinion, whereas, in another, the leader elects himself and makes you believe it was a unanimous decision.

In this book, the farm was taken over by the animals and Pigs, who think they are the smartest, become the leader. The first leader, Snowball, believes in democracy and tends to work things out in favour of everyone. He also pushes them to do better by utilising their strength and does not take undue advantage. But when Napolean takes over, all hell breaks loose, and shit hits the fan, making everyone vulnerable. They cannot speak or work how they want to and follow orders forcibly made by Napolean. What he says is the word of God. Despite everything, they believe him and work blindly without giving it a second thought. If anyone tries to think things through, either he is brainwashed or entirely taken out of the picture. No person, no drama as simple as that.

The book clearly shows how such a scenario still stands true, where people believe the person in power without realising how they work for their benefit sometimes rather than as a community as a whole. When you try to control freedom, what can be the probable outcomes of it can be seen. You might wonder how you have fallen prey to such facts time and again, and it will make you think twice when electing the member who is going to support you. You might be right at times but can be blinded by the fake support they give you. It is a fascinating book and a must-read. It is a short but powerful story. I can happily say one of my fav classics because of the message and narrative.

Rating - 5/5
Genre - Classics
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