Rating: Summary: A truly fascinating look at things Review: This book, though possibly confusing in some places, is a wonderful look at a world where Firemen are paid to burn books. It describes a world where all the masterpieces of classical literature are "simplified" and "toned down" into tasteless TV episodes. But not everyone thinks this is right...A classic, it is a true page-turner, full of wonderful Braburyan irony and suspense. A must-read.
Rating: Summary: IT ISNT A HARD READ BUT INTERESTING Review: THIS IS ONE OF THOUGHS BOOKS WHICH I FEEL LEAVES BEFORE ONE WANTS IT TO. THIS BOOK TELLS AN EXELENT STORY, BUT IT IS NOT AS DEEP AS I EXPECTED. THIS BOOK IS AT ABOUT AN 11 GRADE LEVEL AND IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A QUICK SIMIMEANNINGFULL READ THEN HEY, BUT IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOME SUBSTANCE THAN TRY OUT SOMETHING ELSE.
Rating: Summary: In my opinion, the greatest and most prophetic book written. Review: What can I say about this book? It was written several decades ago, but it eerily parallels a lot of what is happening today. From Big Screen TV's to Political Correctness. This is one novel that Has to be taught in the classroom.
Rating: Summary: Remarkably redembling our world today ! Review: This novel is an excelent book to read. It's a fiction book, interlinked with a remarkable similarity to our society. It could be catologed as a satire to the world we live in. One in which our minds have little time to think on thier own, and are guided by false entertainment. It takes place in the future (written around 1950) and the heart change a fireman has towards his career. By fireman I mean a man who puts books a blaze since they are ilegal in thier time.
Rating: Summary: A beautiful warning written 40 years before it was needed. Review: I loved this book because of it's value as a warning to everyone who is addicted to T.V. and these blasted computers. I read this book over a week and passed it on to a friend telling him I didn't want to see it again and that he should pass it on to someone who would gain wisdom from it. Bradbury is starting to become a hobby now I've just started a third book written by him and I hope I'll read all of them.
Rating: Summary: Read and Re-read for over 20 years Review: I first picked up this book when I was 11 and have re-read it about once a year since then. As I get older I notice more and more the similiarities between what Bradbury said the future would be when he wrote the tale and what it is now. One of the most chilling sections is when Montage's boss describes how "political correctness" got out of hand and became a harbringer of the new dark age the book describes. If you haven't read this, do. I am definitely not the first to call it a classic.
Rating: Summary: You'll look at society in whole new way Review: WOW! This book will make you think, and be thankful that you can. At first the futuristic world that is proposed seems foreign and unrealistic, but as you sink deeper into the story, you realize that the zombie-like society isn't that far from our own. After reading this book you'll probably drive to work a little slower and look out the window at the things in life we too often take for granted. This book shows the importance of voicing your opinions, but also not censoring the opinions of others.
Rating: Summary: I AM SO CONFUSED!! Review: I WAS INTRIGUED TO READ THIS BOOK B/C I AM VERY INTRESTED IN BOOKS AND THIS BOOK WAS RECOMMENDED BY A FRIEND. I HAVE READ THE FIRST PART TIME AND TIME AGAIN AND AM STILL HAVING TROUBLE UNDERSTANDING EXACTLY WHAT IS GOING ON. CAN SOMEONE OUT THERE PLEASE HELP?!?!?!?! THANKS, MARGIT
Rating: Summary: Good book Review: This is definitely a well written book. It's one of those books that has a message and makes you see the similiarities between our world and Bradbury's fictional world of the future. It's short and to the point, if you have a few spare hours you should definitely read this book. It makes you THINK.
Rating: Summary: A futuristic page-turner! Review: A remarkable tale of censurship and the decay of human knowledge. This is the first Bradbury book I've read and I must say that it impressed me greatly. Not only is it extremely easy to read, but it has a remarkable (yet chilling) plot.
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