A review by awesome_archaeology
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-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? Yes

4.5

I don’t agree with Bradbury’s views on how “minorities” contribute to censorship. I also don’t agree that his sentiment that the best remedy for contemporary social problems is to revere, romanticize, and revert to past social norms. All of this being said, Fahrenheit 451 is an amazing dystopian novel that focuses on how the censorship of information is used to control a population. Not only books are subjected to the censorship of the “firemen”. Individuals looking to enjoy independence pursuits like nature hikes or collecting butterflies are, at the very least, looked at with suspicion for their “antisocial behavior”. At worst, they are apparently killed under mysterious circumstances. The writing style also feels harsh in its descriptions but strangely appropriate for the story. 
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