Fahrenheit 451

Rating:
Summary: I usually don't like this kind of book, but...
Review: I was standing in my local bookstore, which as usual didn't have what I was looking for, browsing the School Reading List shelves for a book I could get extra credit in English I for. I scanned over this book several times before I remembered a friend telling me that it was one of her favorite books. I also remembered a friend telling me not to waste my time. I decided to buy it to see what my opinion was. I was pretty sure I wouldn't like it because I am normally a fantasy reader and don't usually go for this kind of book. But when I got home with it I picked it up and it stayed permanently attached to my hand until I finished it. I was finished in two days (about two hours total reading time). I won't say I recommend this book for everybody. If you don't like to think, if you prefer to view everything as having a distinct happy ending, if you hate symbolism, if you are an extreme pacifist, or if you only read books that have absolutely no profanity in them, this is DEFINITELY not the book for you. Anyone else should read this book at least once. And I mean the whole book. Don't give up on the first ten pages. Oh, and just so you know, I am not some highly educated professor typing this from a computer in her office. I am an ordinary high school freshman.

Rating:
Summary: This book is a must for society
Review: This book was not about neccesarily; the future. But it was about the society we live in today, and how actually close we really are to this horrific view of the future: where firemen are sent to burn books. The things Guy Montag went through, were just horrible, and the war was out of control. The hobos; or outcasts from society; were a great addition. The reason for their outcast, one might wonder: books. Montag realized this when that woman killed herself. I treasure books, and the thought of this ever happening blows my mind. Try this book!

Rating:
Summary: A wonderful, thoughtful, modern parable.
Review: This is one of the greatest books ever written. Bradbury is a master of the written word. He is the "Air Jordan" of the adjective. Fahrenheit 451 is a stab at political correctness. The premise of the novel is that if we try to dispose of "incorrect" thoughts, we may be forced to eradicate ALL thought.

Rating:
Summary: A book for school
Review: This book showed the how people con come out of hand and that you should think for ourselvs. I like this book,but some people this story is not for.

Rating:
Summary: A compelling tale that makes us realize the meaning of life!
Review: I would say that this book deserves 5 stars. It certainly would be one of my favorite books. The way that Ray Bradbury describes all the gruesome details is suprisingly realistic, and I could easily paint a picture in my mind for every scene.

Rating:
Summary: I loved this book.
Review: I loved this book. As a well-rounded citizen who has been subject to almost everything, I thought this book was well written and well thought out. Like most of the other readers of this book I had to read this in school, but I was immediately drawn in by Bradbury's estimations of what the future will be like (note this book was written in the early 1950's). His imagination and creativity were so real; some of the devices in the book have since been invented. What a cool thing for Bradbury to more-or-less guess what the future is going to be like and then have some of his guesses come true. I would deeply encourage all literate people to read this book; who knows how close Bradbury's other ideas of the future are?

Rating:
Summary: Eye-opening & Spellbinding!!
Review: This novel is truly a work of art. It has mastered the art of allusion and metaphor. We had to read this book for College Prep. English (10th grade) and I was very disappointed at first. Then I went back and started over and read it slowly so I would understand it fully. As I read back through the pages, it seemed like a totally different book. I hung on the natural similies and metaphors, and couldn't believe how correct Bradbury was in placing our future. To those who "just don't get it" I say I'm dreadfully sorry. It's a pity that you wasted your time, not actually reading the best book ever written! I hope that you will give it another chance and that you will understand that this is a literary work of art!

Rating:
Summary: Definitely a decent novel
Review: Fahrenheit 451 was definitely a decent novel. The loose ends left by Bradbury were overwhelmed by the extraordinary content and fascinating prophecies. While Bradbury wrote this novel in the early 50's, he was still able to capture the essence of what would seem to be our misfortune in the future. Although he could have spent more time developing the characters, Bradbury does a wonderful job of establishing the plot. It was not hard to picture the details and the setting in this story, as they seemed to come alive. The suspense in the book was tremendous and managed to keep you on your toes throughout the book. For all of these reasons, we believe that 451 is definitely worth reading and will stay a classroom favorite for years to come.

Rating:
Summary: amazing!
Review: trulely one of the most fantastic books ever written. it pulls you into the book like no other. i could not put it down.if you havent read any ray bradbury, start with this one. but read the others too.

Rating:
Summary: Good book
Review: The book I read this quarter is called Fahrenheit 451. The author of the book is Ray Bradbury. The book takes place in the future. Some of the environments include: Montag's house, the fire house, and Faber's house. In my oponion, the city and the river were the most important sites in the book. The city is were Montag was chased, and the river is important because this is where Montag finally dodged the city officials. I think that Fahrenheit 451 would best be classified as a science fiction. It is this genre because it is set in the future. Also, it is make believe because firefighters don't burn books in our society. Ray Bradbury has written many short stories, novels, plays, and poems. At 12, he wrote his first short story. He has produced two of his own plays, made two musicals, and helped with an animated film. In 1962 Icarcs Mantgolfer was nomanated for an academy award. Ray Bradbury has had his own television show, named the Ray Bradbury Theater has won many different cable awards. The book is about a firefighter named Guy Montag. His job is not to put out fires, but to set books ablaze. As the story goes along he starts to question many things about his job and the books he burns. About this time Guy starts stealing books. He made many attempts to read them, but he didn't understand them. Guy then contacted Faber, a retired professor, to help him interpret the books. Then Beatty, the fire chief, suspected Guy of burning books. Because this was aganist the law, Bettay went to Guy's house to burn his books. At that time Bettay placed Montag under arrest. Fearing he might be killed, Guy flees from city officals. He finally loses them when he hides in the river. When Guy emerges he meets a group of retired professors and teachers. They helped Guy escape and they recite to him as they travel. That is where the book ended. . The main character of the book is Guy Montag. He is a firefighter. Montag was not very educated, but he was "programed" to set books on fire. Guy is important to the book because if he wasn't there then there would be no book. He is also important because he is the olny person with the drive needed to change the laws of owning books. He is married to Mildred Moontag. Another improtant character of the book is Faber. He is a retired professor who quit when the college where he taught closed. Faber, a very well educated man, had been illegally reading books very discreetly. Faber is improtant to the book because without Faber's help Montag never would have escaped. Faber is also the person who coached Montag whenever he was in trouble. I think the theme of the book is that we shouldn't take books forgranted. I think Farheniet 451 is saying that books are very important resources and that slowly with technology thay are becomming more and more obsolete. Overall I liked most of the book. There were many dead spots in the book that left me lost. At the begenning I really didn't catch on and understand the it. But, when it picked up, it was a very good and interesting book. This is why I would reccomend it to a friend.