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A classic

2008-08-29
This a classic must-read. Deep, interesting and a parable. Dont't miss reading it.

A Great Book

2008-08-29
Fahrenheit 451 was the first novel to describe what would happen if people couldn't think. It is an interesting story that you don't find much. The world it draws up has no basis. This is because people can't think. In Fahrenheit 451, people are not allowed to have books because the government is afraid of an educated society. This book is very distressing because censorship could happen today. If there was censorship, the world would become dull and disturbing, as nothing would happen. There would be no great events, and this would cause no one to realize anything. This is the reason that it is still popular today. It is because of how controversial it is, in the fact of the world it portrays.

Well ahead of its time

2008-08-28
Fahrenheit 451 is a masterful speculation of what the world would look like if events continued to unfold in its destructive progression. What happens to our cognitive abilities when we are glued to the "wall" every night, plug our ears with sound, and shut ourselves in our homes? Who are our families? Do we care about our neighbours, or even our own families? A great book, and a must read!

Timeless piece

2008-08-22
This is a book that really get writers hooked. A society that didn't care fore book... Oh my! What will happen to mankind if the wisdom of time pass weren't available anymore? and then what will happen to you, if you were to oppose the silence of the books? A great tale and a lot of wisdom.

Anna del C.
Author of "The Elf and the Princess"
and "Trouble in the Elf City"

Although slow start it was great!

2008-08-14
I had to read this book over the summer (I'm going into 10th grade). At first it took me a while to get into it. Soon enough I couldn't put it down. It was a great book. I would recommend it to everyone.

Good, reminded me of another book

2008-07-28
Nowadays firemen start fires. Fireman Guy Montag loves to rush to a fire and watch books burn up. Then he met a seventeen-year old girl who told him of a past when people were not afraid, and a professor who told him of a future where people could think. And Guy Montag knew what he had to do....

From the Paperback edition.

Great book for teenagers

2008-07-25

I purchased this book for my teenaged son to do an English class book report. He was impressed by the way the author was able to imagine the future considering this was written in 1953. I do not recommend for under the high school level.

Important Book Still True In The World Today

2008-07-22
I read Bradbury's book on two different levels. The first being the themes of communism and censorship. The other level being the tone in which he writes which reflects the primal instinct that we as individuals have that allow us to function in society and stay alive. Also, how he writes (he is a literary genius), one can decipher how the thought process works in a fight or flight situation. The book is fantastic. I found nothing boring about it. There is action always going on to where you look forward to turning the page. A must read for anyone with intelligence.

Powerful Book

2008-07-11
Having not have read it in high school, this year I felt compelled to read it because of a sudden interest in Ray Bradbury.I regret having waited so long to read.Bradbury introduces themes that are more relevant today than ever before.My recommendation is to buy or borrow and read this book ASAP.

fascinating great read

2008-06-30
I am sad to say I had not read this book till age 27. What was wrong with my high school? No Bell Jar, no 451?

*Anyway* fascinating read and crazy to think that books may be obsolete in the future, quite sad, since I'm an avid reader. The premise of the story is about a fireman who knows nothing else but his job and what life is like now, until he meets a young "strange" girl who discusses actual real life with him. After that, Montag starts to wonder things outside the realm of what he always knew and starts to question his job and the purpose of burning books. He ends up rebelling and fighting for the cause.

If you liked 1984, this book is similar is some aspects (to me at least). The sad bleak future that these authors dreamed up with the loss of individualism and the control of telescreens/televisions everywhere with lack of intellect.