Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Fahrenheit 451
Book Review: A Hot Story...
Summary: 5 Stars
There is a reason that Fahrenheit 451 is considered a classic.. it is one of those books that we can identify with during any era we have lived in, and our current era is no different. Less and less people are reading "real" books and more and more people reading and giving credence to trash magazines and internet blogs.
I always felt that F451 and 1984 were set if not in the same universe, then maybe universes right next door to each other for they tell similar yet both separately important stories. This book is a cautionary read on society gone wrong, and is one I consider a must read for any reader.
Book Review: A Landmark in Literature
Summary: 4 Stars
This book can be summed up in one word: Magnanimous, in other words: Great! Everyone needs to read this novel, it's an essay about war, *censorship*, love, and philosophy. It will test your mind with tribunal, dysitopic, epic thoughts that will not leave you for your entire life. Now, I will address different readers to how they will like the book. For the devoted sci-fi fan (who for some reason hasn't read this book...): This book contains scenes which are inummerable and subjective to your thoughts, images which are astounding considering the day in age written. Mechanical hounds, massive bombers, wall size televisions, nuclear war, all of it is contained here.For the Owellian/Huxley dystopian fan: This book contains issues of censorhip that these days are beginning to ring true. Poems are regarded as sad thoughts that make people angry. Your spirit will be lifted as the protaganist, Guy Montag, views a woman commit suicide after seeing her books burn. You get to feel for the characters and their actions, and you will love the ending.
For the cheap sci-fi fan who just wants wanton acion and adventure: Sorry pal, don't look to this book for action. There is some, but not too much, however, go ahead and do yourself a favor, read the book.
For the non sci-fi reader: I don't know how you came across this book, probably through recommendation or assignent. However daftly you view this spectacular book, be prepared to enjoy it. This is a book that will stay in your mind.
To anyone: Take heed this book, times might become too true for comfort someday....
Book Review: A Mindless Zombie
Summary: 4 Stars
Irony without imagination and the will to think for yourself.You're just a mindless zombie, a puppet for people to control you. Inmy opinion, that's what Ray Bradbury is saying in his book. - J. Litton, BDHSBook Review: A Must-Read for any Bibliophile....
Summary: 5 Stars
In an age where most authors write tomes of 400+ pages, this classic by Bradbury says more about humanity, freedom, and the risk of opression from the state (and society) than just about any other book ever written. For anyone who loves books, this is a must-read. Even if you don't consider yourself a "science fiction" fan, this book is an essential - like _Brave New World_, _1984_ etc that should be read by any biliophile. And the story is exciting and entertaining enough that it more than earns its place among the truly classic literature of any time.Book Review: A Perfect Quick Read
Summary: 5 Stars
A great story to pass the time during travel, such as on a plane or in car, because it should only take 2-and-a-half Hours to read. It starts with Guy Montag, a fireman whose job is to actually start fires, primarily to burn books and their owner's houses. After being encountered by a strange 17-year old girl who asks not only "what" things are about but "why", and witnessing a woman commit suicide by lighting her house (bearing books) on fire rather than let the Firemen do it themselves, he decides there must be something else to books than just words and paper. The story is about his struggles to revive the book world and save it from certain destruction.