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Summary: In the words of Homer Simpson "Good, but not Great"
Review: When I was handed my copy of this book I thought that it was going to be up there with "1984" and "A clockwork Orange" "Lord of the flies", that sort of thing. But I was mistaken. The book was kind of shallow at times and left me thinking "there should be more to this" but there was not. The whole book I was waiting for something big to happen, but nothing ever did. The book did however have some good points. Bradbury has an odd writing style that I'm not a big fan of. That is why, it got 3 stars from me.
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Summary: This was an excellent novel!
Review: Even though this book was written in the 1950s, it shows life how it really is now in the 21st century. He explains life in such detail, you feel like you are really there. I had to read this as a class assignment and I honestly enjoyed reading it. It is probably one of the only books that have kept me interested in reading.Ray Bradbury is an exceptional writer!
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Summary: An ok book
Review: It was very confusing at some parts. Overall it had a great plot. It is a better reading if you are older.
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Summary: The best fiction book I have ever read
Review: I read this book two weeks ago and I am very happy for that. Very good one. I had a lot of thinking when reading it. If you can, read it. You wont be sorry. Believe me. Very ilogical, but interesting book. I don't believe that this future could be real, but who knows, the man is a strange bird...
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Summary: Fahrenheit 451: a thrilling revelation
Review: After reading this book several times, much is to be said. Fahrenheit 451 offers much more than a usual science fiction classic; it's incredible detail. Just by reading the first page, you will be captured. At points, I honestly could not put the book down, nor look away. The characters all differ so much, and a fine contrast is established between Montag and the Firemen within the first few chapters. Needless to say, Clarisse must be one of the most riveting, and unique characters of all time. This book is well worth the read. An easy 5 star.
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Summary: This is a very good and interesting book to read.
Review: The concept of burning books because they are outlawed is interesting. Bradbury presents a vivid picture of the reality his mind conjures. I enjoy reading this book a lot.
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Summary: Read it only for school
Review: I had to read this book for school, and I really didn't like it. There were good parts, but there was a lot of wasted words in other parts. I was very surprised that some of the bad events were in great detail and the ok parts were not. I hated the bad parts because they were so disgusting to read. I am only 12 and I think this book is better for mature readers. This book had a great theme, but a lot of the not so important events could have been taken out. If you are a mature reader and like science fiction, you will probably like this book.
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Summary: Just to say....
Review: Hehehe. Oh you poor, poor liddle high schoolers who can't stand this book. I read it in 8th grade (last year) and I really liked it. Sure, it's a little hard to follow, but there's something there. Its insightful and intriguing. A real page turner. I think the only reason you guys are whining about it are cause you are being forced to read it and don't want to. Oh well, such is life. I read it cause I wanted to. You can whine and complain and trash on this book all you like, but I say its a very good peice of literature.
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Summary: A book for those who really want to read it.
Review: I read the imature reviews of the readers who hated the book. We must forgive them, they are in their teens and were forced to read it for school. Its only natural, in these circunstances, not identify with Montag and his passion for literature. Fahrenheit 451 is not difficult or boring. But it isnt a normal SF book (not that I have anything against the genre). Bradbury's books tend to have more to do with Lewis Carrol than Issac Asimov. To me it is really a tale that deals with the significance of books in life and society. But like the every great book, its real meaning will be different depending on the reader or the moment it was read. Its a book to stir you. The first time I read it, I got interested in philosophy and thought deeply about my own existence. For those who read it and didnt like it... try again next year!
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Summary: Ray Bradbury's Best
Review: I picked up an old paperback copy of this book at a flea market 8 years ago. I couldn't put it down. It's a quick and enjoyable read. Bradbury doesn't hit you with the message until he's ready. He prepares you for it with the main body of the story, and, in the last few pages he provides a biblical quote, from revelations, regarding what books are really for. The quote describes the tree of life and says "And the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations." Quite a slam dunk ending that you won't get unless you're ready for it. True literature, he is saying, is to serve a higher consciousness and heal our world. And the tree of life is books, and the leaves on the tree are the pages in those books. This book changed the way I saw and understood things. It's amazing how one book can awaken your vision, and, in turn, awaken your understanding.
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