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Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

7 reviews

hazelbynature's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Incredibly influential, I think many of the concepts explored in Fahrenheit 451 are now taken for granted in the public consciousness. I had a vague idea of what the book was about going into it, but there was far more to the story than I expected, and the plot surprised me despite its age.
But over and above the ideas, the dystopia Bradbury brings to life, I found the energy with which Montag’s story is conveyed is incredibly compelling. I loved the writing style, although it might not be everyone’s cup of tea.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and War

Moderate: Animal death, Gore, Misogyny, Grief, and Car accident

Minor: Sexism and Vomit

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. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cursing, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Blood, Alcohol, and War

sakisreads's review against another edition

challenging dark tense fast-paced

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

3.5

It reminds me of that meme ‘You crazy girl, you crazy’ 😅

I finally sat down to read this book. Wow, book banning and censorship hit hard anyway, but the way in which Fahrenheit 451 covers it was astonishing 😳

3.5 out of 5 stars for me on this one. I find classics a little bit hard to contend with, but this one was well-written and so CURRENT! Thank you ✨

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, and Gaslighting

its4am's review against another edition

challenging reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and War

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Gore

fluture's review against another edition

adventurous dark informative slow-paced

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

2.5

When I read this book, I couldn't help but wondering when it will be finished. The premise is unique—how books were seen as sins and how people just start burning books—but the words that are used in this book aren't enjoyable enough for me to read and keep a long span of attention. I keep realizing how I zoned out in the middle of reading each paragraph, wondering what is the real meaning behind each word.

This book is probably more suitable or enjoyable for you who like philosophical talks. If you're patient enough, the story gets a bit better at the end.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror, Death, Gore, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

lonely_tardigrade's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and War

Moderate: Child death, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Grief, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Racial slurs, Vomit, Stalking, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

m_h_top's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

4.25

This book was wonderful. The writing style is so beautiful, and the message is really important. If you don't like slower books, I may not recommend it, but Fahrenheit 451 is so well written that maybe it's pacing doesn't matter in the end.
Some great quotes: 
- "Do your own bit of saving, and if you drown, at least die knowing you were headed for shore." (Pg 82)
- "You sound so very old." "Sometimes I'm ancient. I'm afriad of children my own age." (27)
- "He stood breathing, and the more he breathed the land in, the more he was filled up with all the details of the land. He was not empty." (138) 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and War

Minor: Addiction, Self harm, Suicide, and Violence