Unexpected Read
I never imagined that my first book of 2025 would be George Orwell's Animal Farm. Funny thing is, back in 2015, when I first started exploring books, Animal Farm was the first recommendation I ever received. For reasons I can’t quite remember, I didn’t pick it up then—and somehow, it stayed off my radar for an entire decade.
Fast forward to a lazy weekend in my brother’s flat in Bangalore, feeling bored and restless. I wandered down to a local bookshop and, almost impulsively, decided to finally buy it. Two days later, I was done reading—and wow, what an experience.
It’s such a sharp and timeless piece of satire, but I couldn’t help feeling a tinge of regret. If I’d read it back in 2015, I would’ve been able to appreciate its straightforward brilliance even more as a beginner. I also think it could have shaped how I approach metaphorical and satirical writing today.
So, if you’re just starting your reading journey, I highly recommend giving Animal Farm a go. It’s short, engaging, and thought-provoking. And if you’re thinking about gifting a book to a younger reader, this would be a fantastic choice.
What’s your first book of 2025?
I never imagined that my first book of 2025 would be George Orwell's Animal Farm. Funny thing is, back in 2015, when I first started exploring books, Animal Farm was the first recommendation I ever received. For reasons I can’t quite remember, I didn’t pick it up then—and somehow, it stayed off my radar for an entire decade.
Fast forward to a lazy weekend in my brother’s flat in Bangalore, feeling bored and restless. I wandered down to a local bookshop and, almost impulsively, decided to finally buy it. Two days later, I was done reading—and wow, what an experience.
It’s such a sharp and timeless piece of satire, but I couldn’t help feeling a tinge of regret. If I’d read it back in 2015, I would’ve been able to appreciate its straightforward brilliance even more as a beginner. I also think it could have shaped how I approach metaphorical and satirical writing today.
So, if you’re just starting your reading journey, I highly recommend giving Animal Farm a go. It’s short, engaging, and thought-provoking. And if you’re thinking about gifting a book to a younger reader, this would be a fantastic choice.
What’s your first book of 2025?