227 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007491568
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Publication date: 28 March 2018
Description
The terrifyingly prophetic novel of a post-literate future. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being the source of all discord and unhappiness. Even so, Montag is unhappy; there is discord in his marriage. A...
Community Reviews Summary of 99,873 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
tense 47%
challenging 34%
adventurous 23%
emotional 18%
mysterious 18%
inspiring 16%
sad 15%
hopeful 11%
informative 8%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 35% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 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 death227 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007491568
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Publication date: 28 March 2018
Description
The terrifyingly prophetic novel of a post-literate future. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being the source of all discord and unhappiness. Even so, Montag is unhappy; there is discord in his marriage. A...
Community Reviews Summary of 99,873 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
tense 47%
challenging 34%
adventurous 23%
emotional 18%
mysterious 18%
inspiring 16%
sad 15%
hopeful 11%
informative 8%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 35% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 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