227 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006546061
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperVoyager
Publication date: 04 August 2008
Description
The hauntingly prophetic classic novel set in a not-too-distant future where books are burned by a special task force of firemen.Over 1 million copies sold in the UK.Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being the...
Community Reviews Summary of 93,677 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
tense 47%
challenging 34%
adventurous 23%
emotional 18%
mysterious 18%
inspiring 15%
sad 15%
hopeful 11%
informative 8%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 35% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Death, Suicide attemptModerate
War, Murder, Child death
227 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006546061
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperVoyager
Publication date: 04 August 2008
Description
The hauntingly prophetic classic novel set in a not-too-distant future where books are burned by a special task force of firemen.Over 1 million copies sold in the UK.Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being the...
Community Reviews Summary of 93,677 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
tense 47%
challenging 34%
adventurous 23%
emotional 18%
mysterious 18%
inspiring 15%
sad 15%
hopeful 11%
informative 8%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 35% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Death, Suicide attemptModerate
War, Murder, Child death