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sarah_shelf's review
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
As someone who’s never read the novel before, I felt like this adaptation was missing quite a bit of context. It hinted at a lot of things but never fully explained them: like the doctors pulling people’s stomachs (at least I think that’s what it was), the wars, why they burned the books, who sold out Montag, and the fate of the cities. I’m pretty sure of the answers to those questions, but the book was either too confusing or not clear enough about what happened and moved in before the answer could really sink in.
sincerelysarahreads's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
michelinaoliverio's review against another edition
5.0
Really enjoyed this GN. The illustrations were haunting and added to the darkness of the story. I haven’t read the original but this adaptation does a great job fitting dialog and pictures together to convey the whole story. Quick read and thought provoking for sure. Still can’t believe this was written in the 50’s
anjanette's review against another edition
4.0
I thought some of the panels were a little confusing, but if it helps introduce the younger generation to a really important novel, it's a good thing.
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read more of my thoughts on this and other books on my blog: http://readerhayworth.blogspot.com/
naomisbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
Dystopian is not my genre. I did like it though. The artwork was great, the plot was believable, and the characters were intriguing. I was glad to pick up this version of a classic.
amandalee0429's review against another edition
4.0
Great adaptation! I love graphic novel adaptations of classics because it's a new way to read an old story. This was seems very timely given what is occurring in the world.
booknooknoggin's review against another edition
2.0
an unbelievable story set in a dystopian world were people are made to think "happy" is the only true emotion. Burning books, and wall screen tvs. A gestapo type firemen who instead of stopping fires start them in the homes of people who have books.
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avoraciousreader68's review against another edition
3.0
*Book source ~ Library
Guy Montag is a fireman. But in this dystopian world a fireman makes fires, not stops them. They burn books, buildings and sometimes people if the people refuse to leave. Because books are forbidden and people aren’t supposed to think. Until one day Montag meets a young, strange girl named Clarisse. Clarisse makes him start thinking and from there his whole life changes because thinking is not a good thing to be doing in this world.
While I have read several classics there are several more on my TBR and this is one of them. I can’t rate how well the adaptation is since I haven’t read the book, but I do get the gist of what’s going on. I’ve always wanted to read Fahrenheit 451, but I have to say that I’m not overly impressed with it. At least with this version. Maybe it loses a lot in the adaptation or maybe it’s not for me, but I’ll still give the book a try. Some day. Anyway, the story isn’t too bad and while the illustrations are pretty good, especially since they really give the feeling of a bleak and oppressing dystopian world, they aren’t really my style. Fans of the book would probably enjoy this graphic novel though.
Guy Montag is a fireman. But in this dystopian world a fireman makes fires, not stops them. They burn books, buildings and sometimes people if the people refuse to leave. Because books are forbidden and people aren’t supposed to think. Until one day Montag meets a young, strange girl named Clarisse. Clarisse makes him start thinking and from there his whole life changes because thinking is not a good thing to be doing in this world.
While I have read several classics there are several more on my TBR and this is one of them. I can’t rate how well the adaptation is since I haven’t read the book, but I do get the gist of what’s going on. I’ve always wanted to read Fahrenheit 451, but I have to say that I’m not overly impressed with it. At least with this version. Maybe it loses a lot in the adaptation or maybe it’s not for me, but I’ll still give the book a try. Some day. Anyway, the story isn’t too bad and while the illustrations are pretty good, especially since they really give the feeling of a bleak and oppressing dystopian world, they aren’t really my style. Fans of the book would probably enjoy this graphic novel though.
melodiey's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Very interesting ideas, and plot. I like the very colorful language. These are the kinds of things I like to think about.
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