Fahrenheit 451

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Summary: Hardly even deserves 1 star
Review: This is definitely one of the WORST books I have ever come across. In the modern version, there is a forword and an introduction. Both of them have nothing to do with the story, and Ray Bradbury babbles on and on about his past and how he came up with the ideas for other books that NO ONE CARES ABOUT! I almost fell asleep during the forword, I dont know how I survived the book. The book drags on and one at a painfully slow pace. As for Ray Bradbury himself, he states in the introduction that in his eyes, Hitler burning and brutally killing people is on the same level as the burning of a book. I think that this statement is pretty much self explanatory for his views on humanity. Great guy, eh?

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Summary: The Worst book I have ever read!!!!
Review: This book was horribly written!! It confused more than it enlightened!!! I did not enjoy it at all and I never plan to read it again.

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Summary: GOOD SHyT
Review: THIS SHyT IS FREAKY AND REALLY COOL YOU SHOULD GIVE IT A TRY YOU WILL LIKE IT TRUST ME

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Summary: Alongside Orwell and Huxley
Review: You don't to admit it, but the surreal world that is depicted in this text, as with BRAVE NEW WORLD and 1984, has already arrived. A great anti-censorship pamplet in and of itself. It is one of the banned books of the 20th century. Irony indeed.

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Summary: Should Be A Requirement for EVERYONE!
Review: Ray Bradbury is amazing. Fahrenheit 451 is an amazing book. So amazing in fact that I did my senior research paper on it. The plot is about Guy Montag (protagonist) learning about censorship and the death that accompanies it. The symbolism is very deep in this book. For example, the story mentions burning books, which is linked to destroying knowledge. Through intricately woven twists, it becomes apparent that Bradbury wants us to realize that knowledge and individuality are the keys to being alive and that when those are lost, regardless of our medical condition, we are dead.

The obvious theme is of course censorship, but if you're willing to read it carefully and give some serious thought as to what's being said, you can see a much deeper message. This book should be required for admittance to society. Read it. You won't be disappointed.

And don't pay any attention to those negative reviews - they are the people that this book talks about: the morons in our society who don't see the folly of ignorance.

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Summary: Brilliant.
Review: I read this story in 7th grade, and since then I have never been able to forget the amazing tale of Guy Montag and his job as a fireman. I will never forget the magic of Clarisse, who to this date is my favorite book character of all time. I loved this book immediately when I started reading it and I never put it down until I was finished.

Guy Montag is a fireman. But it's not the kind of fireman that you and I know today. These firemen burn things. Books to be specific. It is said that books are not needed for the future, and are officially illegal. So when it is found out that people are in possession of books, the firemen come to the house or whatever hiding place, and burn the books, and sometimes also burn the house. Guy Montag meets a girl named Clarisse one night as he's walking home, and with that one conversation, his life makes a complete turn in his life, soon sheltering books in his own home.

The story of Fahrenheit 451 is nothing but amazing. This book is unlike anything I have ever read, and to this date, is one of my favorite books of all time. Some people say that this book is "dumb" and "wish it would burn" but these people don't understand the mentality of the book. You need to read into it and understand it fully before you go bashing it.

The book Fahrenheit 451 even reflects some of our ignorance today, seeing as most of my friends hate reading. If only more people could get into this book. I would recommend Fahrenheit 451 to anyone I knew, even those friends who don't like reading.

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Summary: One of my favourites
Review: This book is still one of my favourites. It is still as compelling to me now as when I read it in high school at my brother's suggestion. I won't give a plot detail here, but just say that this book is as relevant today as it was when it was written. Ray Bradbury is an excellent author who's writting is compelling and magical.

A must read for anyone who loves books.

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Summary: DUMBEST BOOK EVER!!!!
Review: You always here of classics being read by generation after generation, this isn't one of those. It should be burned itself. I can't believe i read this dumb book

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Summary: A Landmark in Literature
Review: 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....

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Summary: What I thought about Fahrenheit 451
Review: This book was very good. It was about censorship of the future that the government has to keep people happy. People aren't allowed to read books it was forbidden to the law. Can you imagine the world without a book? The people will think the same things, and they won't have any things to talk about because even jokes come from books. When I was reading it I thought, 'The government is wrong they should let people read books. If some people aren't happy because they can't read books, then the government is making them unhappy.' I like the books very much and if it is our future I probably can't live the one moment of it. This book was hard to understand at the first time, so I read it again and enjoyed very much. (If you have any questions e-mail me at [e-mail]. Thank you.)