Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

4 reviews

lynxpardinus's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective tense

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Violence, Gaslighting, Grief, Police brutality, War, Suicide attempt, and Medical content

Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit

gellyreads's review against another edition

challenging dark slow-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

4.5

I feel so conflicted about this book after teaching it. This is my 3rd time, and while I can see how the students are grappling with the lack of a government, and how that could empower the story more, I also see the absolute detail and restraint Bradbury puts throughout this. Although the ending is fairly anti-climatic and unrealistic. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Misogyny, Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, Fire/Fire injury, Drug use, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Police brutality, Child death, Abortion, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage

Minor: War and Adult/minor relationship

dalek_caan's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

1.25

Overall I found this book boring, repetitive, and lacking a coherent message. I understand that this book cannot be looked at through a modern lens, but even so I fail to see why it is so highly regarded and often included in academic curriculum. I would definitely recommend reading 1984 instead if one is looking for a better story in a similar vein from the same era. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Suicide attempt, Fatphobia, War, Child death, Death, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Police brutality, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse

draven_deathcrush's review against another edition

adventurous reflective tense medium-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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Child abuse and Murder

Minor: Drug use and Drug abuse