Reviews with content warning for Murder - Fahrenheit 451

Reviews tagging 'Murder'

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

129 reviews

lorraine19's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark informative reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

This book is a classic for a reason. Prior to reading this book, I had only heard it was about book sensorship but I think that neglects so much of this story. Yes it's about sensorship, but it is also about war, technology, human connection, and what it means to be human. Feel like that makes this book even more important.

That being said, just talking about the actual reading experience, I was a little disappointed. It feels like a big opportunity was missed by starting at the point where the main character has a change of heart instead of establishing his character before the change. It made it difficult to connect or feel anything for him. I know lots of emotions are taken out because of the environment, but even the characters that were fighting felt flat and didn't elicit the emotions I was expecting.

Overall, one I think is important and a must read for its lessons and societal impact. But not as captivating as it could have been just as a story.

Content Warnings

etaypoe's review against another edition

Go to review page

challenging dark informative mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

Content Warnings

ballerinawhoreads11's review against another edition

Go to review page

I would fall asleep listening to this book lol. It wasn’t super bad, but it just wasn’t for me.

Content Warnings

rivenmoon's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous challenging dark reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Content Warnings

elisabeth888's review against another edition

Go to review page

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Although this book was published over 70 years ago, its critiques continue to remain relevant to modern society. Within Fahrenheit 451, Bradbury critiques the dystopian society in which Montag lives. It is a totalitarian regime which uses anti-intelletualism, excessive violence, and the destruction of media to promote a dominate, misleading narrative.

The media that people are allowed to consume is surface-level and empty, prioritizing sensationalism rather than having a larger meaning. People, like Montag's wife, are addicted to watching screens with programs that contain no real substance and are often grisly. This feels like a prediction for modern-day algorithms which are employed to keep people addicted to media consumption.

I found Montag's character development to be very interesting to read throughout the novel. I wish we could have had more backstory for each character within the novel, especially for Clarrise and Beatty. I found these secondary characters to make great speeches throughout the novel and would have liked to hear more from them. Otherwise, I found Fahrenheit 451 to be a good read.

Content Warnings

izzykai's review against another edition

Go to review page

dark sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

If you like dystopians, 1984, or books about books it's definitely worth reading. And it's 190 pages, read it! 👍🏻

Content Warnings

ashleyserena's review against another edition

Go to review page

challenging reflective tense fast-paced

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? Yes

4.25

Just… damn. This was a hard chew, but so important and relevant to society, even today. Especially today. I found myself holding my breath often, especially during Captain Beatty’s speech in Montag’s home, and the professor’s speech when Montag first visits his home. So many incredible quotes that’ll stay with me from this book.

Content Warnings

squishy_bee's review against another edition

Go to review page

challenging dark hopeful informative reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.75

It's a very quotable book, but I do find it lacks nuance sometimes.

Content Warnings

ellaticonstellation's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Great premise, but this didn't age well. There's a lot of ways this can be better. But I honestly love the drama that's why it still 3 stars. Thank you, Ray🔥🚒👨‍🚒📚

Content Warnings

claire_leibovitz's review against another edition

Go to review page

challenging medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

The book is literally about people not reading enough, but you need a masters degree in English to understand what’s going on

Content Warnings

More...