Publication: New York
P: Why did you choose this book? What were your expectations? Why did you expect what you did? How is the book living up to your expectations?
R: I chose this book mainly because I had heard a lot about it. I knew that it was required reading in a number of schools, and truthfully I had always wondered what the novel was about. I knew that it was a reflection of the politics in Russia after WWII which I knew had the potential to loose my interest very quickly, however, I was incredibly curious as to how these issues could possibly be reflected into the creation of an animal run farm. I wondered how such a seemingly strange novel could have not only stood the test of time but also be a best seller at any point in time. In addition to all of this curiosity we were also studying this time period in AP U.S. History when I initially decided to read the book. Before beginning reading I actually did expect to loose interest rather quickly and potentially even switch to another book, however as I continue to read I am discovering that the book is actually quite fast paced. The book begins with Major (the prized boar) describing his dream that the animals will one day take over the Manor Farm, a few more than ten pages later the rebellion is fulfilled and the animals are now free to rule the farm. I'm finding the plot very engaging as I continue to wonder more and more about the fate of the animals. I do not regret my choice of novel, as my expectations have, in fact, been proven wrong.
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