helena_chris's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The book starts off following a normal day for Montag, a fireman who burns books. After a (chance?) encounter, the reader follows Montag as he starts to navigate his newly found reality.
Absolutely stunningly written.
Graphic: Murder, War, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Child death, Vomit, and Suicide attempt
lizzield's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Suicide attempt and War
lizziaha's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Addiction, Suicide, Drug abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Grief, Death, Child death, and Car accident
Minor: Animal death, Misogyny, War, and Abortion
court_of_sky's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Suicide attempt
izypup's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Violence, and Drug abuse
Minor: Toxic relationship, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Confinement, Bullying, Abandonment, Car accident, Murder, Child death, and War
emcasmith's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Suicide, Fire/Fire injury, and Suicide attempt
lynxpardinus's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Violence, Gaslighting, Grief, Police brutality, War, Suicide attempt, and Medical content
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit
annatan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Suicide attempt
akvolcano's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
As for the book itself, I wish parts of the afterword was included in the book. I also wish that this book was longer….where it left off still feels like the backstory. I do enjoy the futuristic exploration! I also agree with placing high value on letting ourselves slowing down and giving us a chance to think and to feel. I would like to write down some quotes from this book!
I also find it ironic that this book has been banned on and off. I feel like it proves part of his point that it is more of so the thoughts and actions that happen after reading a book-that is more dangerous than the book itself. The power comes from people, books help with the process of preserving and sharing those ideas.
Overall, I am glad I finally read this book myself. I wouldn’t read it again, nor would I recommend it without heavy discussion, but it does paint a good picture. Oh and also-
Moderate: Colonisation, Death, Gun violence, Pregnancy, Rape, Self harm, Racism, Ableism, Blood, Car accident, Cursing, Police brutality, Violence, Bullying, Miscarriage, Classism, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Murder, Physical abuse, Grief, Abortion, Mass/school shootings, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Child death, Emotional abuse, War, Vomit, and Suicide attempt
kathyovalle01's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Death, War, Animal death, and Murder