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Summary: Well Worth The Time
Review: If there is one book that you read in high school that you should read again later in life, this is it. In fact, I'm inclined to think that it shouldn't be taught until at least college because there is simply no way that any child in high school can truely appreciate this amazing novel. Whether you hated it or loved it when you read it in high school, or even if you didn't read it in high school, it is an outstanding story and Bradbury's writing is as smooth and clean as always.
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Summary: The love of books
Review: Bradbury writes in 1951 of a future America that is somewhat of a caricature of present day America, where shallowness prevails. In this America book reading is both unpopular and forbidden - and a house containing books is burnt down.
Bradbury writes out of love for knowledge and human potential, and out of total disdain for shallowness and mediocracy. Writing in 1951, his ideas leave out the important achievements of non-White civilizations, but this does not take away from the power of his message.
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and found it very stimulating. The language is not merely used to convey ideas ot events - it has a life and beauty of its own.
I recommend it to anyone who loves to read.
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Summary: BURNING TO SWITCH SIDES
Review: Bradbury's 1950's sci fi classic presents a plot frequent in futuristic tales: the rebellion of the protagonist against the mind-numbing status quo. Fireman Guy Montag knew the pleasure and psychological rush he experienced while burning books; it was privilege to ride the Dragon, to bear the Salamander emblem on his clothing. He delighted in destroying remnants of a previous era, when people foolishly believed and reacted to the printed word. Seeking ever more speed, noise and violence to substitute for lack of intellectual and emotional stimulus, this culture has become shallow, enjoying superficial interactions and slavish obedience to mass mentality. This was a disposable society, where the government manipulated war and city officials doctored the news--to keep an audience or merely save face. But Montag gradually realizes his own dis-ease, as doubts creep into his mind; he begins to stash forbidden books in a secret chache, and to seriously consider the ideas of the school girl next door, whose family has been watched and labeled as antisocial for years. It is very dangerous for an individual to question or defy the prescribed pattern for Happiness, as dictated by mass media techniques. Was there some secret--vital to mankind's happiness and peace of mind--hidden within those scorned and banned books? Could one man save civilization from its own misgudied zeal? This gripping tale (under 150 pages) depicts a society gone amuck; RB provides many serious themes for thoughtful readers of all ages to digest. The 1968 film, though inevitably different from the original, is also a powerful statement. I saw it as a student in Italy. While walking home from the theatre, my companion remarked grimly: "Nobody's getting My books!" It made us realize that we should not take books for granted or ever underestimate the power of the written word.
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Summary: Fahrenheit 451
Review: This was a great book because it shows they world where you can not think on your own and decide on your own. Life would be different if there were no book and where the government thinks for you.
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Summary: Islander Middle School report
Review: In the book Fahrenheit 451 the main characters name is Guy Montag. Guy is a fireman that burns books and sets houses on fire instead of the normal fireman that puts out the flames. During the course of the book Montag goes through many different phases. The most important phase is where he starts wondering about books. Since all his life he has been taught that books are bad and only to burn them, he is curious what books are about. During the time that he is going through his mysterious phases he meets a girl named Clarisse McClellan, who opens her eyes to the emptiness of his life. Montag met this girl one night when he was taking a walk at about midnight. Montag also meets a very important character named Faber. Faber is an old English professor that likes books and knows a lot about them. Over the story Montag has Faber set him up with a retired publisher, to help publish books. At the time that Montag is trying to publish books the fireman are chasing him, because his wife turned him in. Guy Montag is a fireman who suddenly realizes the emptiness of his life and starts to search for meaning in the books he is supposed to be burning. He quickly forms unusually strong bonds with anyone who seems to have true friendship with him. His biggest regret in life is not having a better relationship with his wife. And because he didn't have a very good relationship with his wife that is why she turned him in to the fireman and got there house burned. The way that Ray Bradbury makes this book seem is incredible. He has a special talent that lets him really involve and capture the reader's attention. while I read this book I felt as if I was a silent observer that stood next to Guy Montag every where he went. I loved this book, and would definitely recommend this book to anybody who loves a great adventure and thrill.
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Summary: Fahrenheit 451
Review: In the book Fahrenheit 451 the main character is a fireman named Guy Montag. Guy is a fireman that burns books and sets houses on fire instead of the normal fireman that puts out the flames. During the course of the book Montag goes through many different phases. The most important phase is where he starts wondering about books. Since all his life he has been taught that books are bad and only to burn them, he is curious what books are about. During the time that he is going through his mysterious phases he meets a girl named Clarisse McClellan, who opens her eyes to the emptiness of his life. Montag met this girl one night when he was taking a walk at about midnight. Montag also meets a very important character named Faber. Faber is an old English professor that likes books and knows a lot about them. Over the story Montag has Faber set him up with a retired publisher, to help publish books. At the time that Montag is trying to publish books the fireman are chasing him. Guy Montag is a fireman who suddenly realizes the emptiness of his life and starts to search for meaning in the books he is supposed to be burning. He quickly forms unusually strong bonds with anyone who seems to have true friendship with him. His biggest regret in life is not having a better relationship with his wife. And because he didn't have a very good relationship with his wife that is why she turned him in to the fireman and got there house burned. The way that Ray Bradbury makes this book seem is incredible. He has a special talent that lets him really involve and capture the reader's attention. while I read this book I felt as if I was a silent observer that stood next to Guy Montag every where he went. I loved this book, and would definitely recommend this book to anybody who loves a great adventure and thrill.
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Summary: Teddy's Temperature
Review: I think that Ray Bradbury did a fantastic job on this book. The detail and the wording was unlike anything I've read before. There were some phrases that were hard to follow, but most of them were amazing detail with some extravagant crosses nightmarish. I've read one other poem of Ray Bradbury's and that too was very nightmarish. Both though were incredible pieces of writing.
The basic plot is that is the world is in a futuristic state where the cars go over 100's of mph, about everything is electronic, there are TV programs that you play a character in a soap, and firemen don't put out fires. Yes, that is right firemen don't put out fires they start them, and they start them by igniting books. The only way to describe what having books in the book is like if someone in our society was to murder someone. In the book if you have a book it is considered a felony and firemen come and burn books. Not only do they burn the books the person who is caught with them are sent to jail. The reason these books are being burnt is because they figure that the root cause of anger and prejudice so if there was a book that was controversial then bam it's gone, and eventually all the books were ruled against. Guy Montag a normal man for his job skin slightly burnt with black smudges, fairly large, with the fireman look. He had never questioned his jobs or what he was supposed to do. Until one day when he meets Clarisse McClellan a seventeen-year old girl; who tells him about what United States was before, and what the job of firemen were before the book burning era. Montag's life takes a dramatic change from the point when Clarisse enters. Clarisse talks about living a life and looking around and smelling flowers and opening you mouth and catching raindrops in your mouth. Montag first thought Clarisse was absurd and crazy to do all these things because doing these things were no accustom to this generation, it was fun to be with the "family" this family isn't the traditional family it's a soap opera where the person plays a part in it. Montag learns the truth of what firemen use to do before the book burning age. Montag thinks it's total nonsense but soon learns better. Clarisse disappears one day, and Montag can't find out why she is gone then his wife tells him that last week she had died, and her family had left. Montag then remembers the only other person he had ever met that was like Clarisse was Faber. Faber is a retired professor; there is no need for professors because there are no books. Faber is willing to help Montag, because Montag is the only one who recognizes that there is a problem, and the only one who wants to make a difference. Montag takes what Faber has called alternate brain and puts it in his ear and can hear Faber's voice. Montag headed to the station, Montag had just settled in when they got a call that would change his life forever.
This was on of the most amazing books that I've ever read and all of the twists and great action kept me reading until the very end. I think it would be very interesting if someone would write a sequel to Fahrenheit 451 after the big ending it leaves some space to make a sequel.
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Summary: Truly One of the Greatest Short Novels Ever
Review: .... this is definitively one of the most philisophically and emotionally charged short novels I have ever read. Bradbury's paints a perfect picture of a future in which we are consumed by mass media. Yet more now than ever it rings true with our consuming obsession with TV and Internet (not that I'm a luddite, but I am constantly torn between the path we're careening off of, and exciting future ahead of us), which is probably one of the most terrifying aspects of the book. The only thing I could possibly think about complaining about is Bradbury's writing style; it's not confusing, but it definitely keeps you on your toes, and can be very unforgiving if you're full attention isn't devoted to it; nonetheless I found myself re-reading some parts, not to better comprehend it but rather to simply admire the deep and insightful observations and allegories Bradbury has created. My father and my step-dad both read this when they were in high school, and I get the impression it's either hit-or-miss, because they are split on whether it was confusing and boring, or if it was absolutely brilliant. I know I dissed Ray's writing style, and it is very spartan and may not suit some, but I also found it had a poetic flowing quality to it (not Dante or anything, but it is still very beautiful). My view is htat it is unquestionably a great work of philosophy, a far cut above most Grishams or novel you pick up ...; so put down that copy of Republic for a moment, and take a little time to read this masterpiece of a novella.
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Summary: hot thinking!
Review: This is an amazing classic novel on the future world of book burning and censorship. Unlike other similar classics, "1984", "A Brave New world"... this book helps you to think for yourself. There is no 100% right or wrong answer. There is no closed ending to sum up good or bad. This book is so layered and complex! You think there can't be much to a fireman that burns books. But the author leads you subtly as the fireman's mind is awaken by a chance meeting of a free spirited, free minded neighbor. You are enriched further as you see this man challenge his authority, question his life, his surroundings; in such ways that will make you put down that book and think for yourself. Many times in these kinds of books, readers follow the author aimlessly. But just when you think you get the gist of the subject matter, the author takes you in another direction, to another dimension of thought. Books are so important. Fire is a Monster. Humans are evil and the future is bleak. Government is the evil demon monster gone amuck. These are all thoughts that you will assume. But the author challenges every thought and leaves you with little answer. The protaganist asks (maybe on behalf of readers?) "when will I start working things out on my own?" There are certain instances that I would like elaborated on, but a classic is a classic, not to be toyed with. In the edition that I read, there was also an afterward by the author, penned in 1982. He remarked on similar requests by previous readers, and himself toys with the idea of adding and amending text. It's quite interesting to get this perspective, especially in retrospect. This book is great for young adults and adults who never had the pleasure to read such a book in school. This book is pretty amazing!!
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Summary: more a name then a real book
Review: this is very dissapointing, cause after all i heard about the book i thought it suppose to be a masterpiece, but after reading it i discoverd that the writing is very poor, the story is bery weak, and the plot is dull. i think the book lost most of it's taste - a similat book like 1984 is more prefferd to read.
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