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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
I enjoyed this graphic novel and all of the images, but the original book is still far better. I recommend reading this one though after you read the original, because it is really cool to see the visuals.
This review is going to be quite short, as I only have a few things to say about this adaptation:
1) I thought that this graphic novel captured the tone of the original novel very well.
2) I loved that it stayed true to the original storyline.
3) The artwork and color palette was lovely and set the perfect atmosphere. Some pages were dark and dreary, others were vibrant and hot!
4)My god, seeing the hound drawn out was incredibly spooky!
I'll admit, I had my hopes up really high for this book... And I am so happy to say that it did not disappoint. I thought this was an absolutely incredible adaptation! Five stars!
1) I thought that this graphic novel captured the tone of the original novel very well.
2) I loved that it stayed true to the original storyline.
3) The artwork and color palette was lovely and set the perfect atmosphere. Some pages were dark and dreary, others were vibrant and hot!
4)My god, seeing the hound drawn out was incredibly spooky!
I'll admit, I had my hopes up really high for this book... And I am so happy to say that it did not disappoint. I thought this was an absolutely incredible adaptation! Five stars!
I love this story, regardless of the format in which it is told. I especially appreciated Bradbury's introduction to the graphic novel. Each time I reread the story--whether the novel, the film, or now the graphic novel--I am impressed and humbled by Bradbury's prophetic rendering of society. His insights deserve respect and contemplation.
I'm grateful for the adaptation. I'm also grateful that it's in a graphic novel form. I attempted to read the "regular" book and it couldn't keep my attention at all. The story of a future with no books and no reading sounds like it could happen. There are a lot of people who don't read at all or who rarely read. The story was set in the future but had been written more than fifty years ago so the author's idea of the future and what would happen was very interesting. Firemen who set fires and not put them out? A future without books and reading? All so scary when you think of those possibilities of people living in a world where thinking for yourself ultimately is not accepted.
Fahrenheit 451 (Graphic Novel) Review
CONTAINS SPOILERS!
In the book, Fahrenheit 451, the story introduces a fireman named Guy Montag at his job- burning books. The plot is set up when Guy encounters a strange woman, Clarisse McClellan, who has strange thoughts and questions. Ultimately she is what makes everything change for Guy. The next day Guy has another encounter with Clarisse, this time about tilting your head back and seeing if the rain tastes like wine. Guy scoffs at Clarisse but when she leaves he does tilt his head back. Through out the following days, Guy Montag sees Clarisse as he’s walking to and from work. One day Clarisse confronts him with his role as a fireman, making Guy ask his fellow workers if it’s always been that the firemen start the fire rather than putting out the fires. The co-workers respond by pulling out their handbooks and pointing to the text. Another alarm rings and the guys go take care of it. Guy is scarred by the errand though. They had to go burn an old lady’s book, and the lady wanted to (and succeeded to) burn with her books. Guy starts to question his duty and begins to be curious about books. We then find out that Guy had stolen some books from the lady that they had burned. We also find out that Clarisse had been ran over with a car. Over the few days Guy becomes a rebel and starts to read. He begins to have a passion for the words.
This book was very good and it impacted me by seeing the privilege of having books as well as information. It makes me really treasure all the books there are in the world. But it horrifies me at how possible it is for libraries to shut down because not enough people wanted to read. Especially how many people are showing interest at video games and how the groans in the back of the room gets louder each time a teacher tells their class they will be reading a book. But I think that there would be a lot of people that would rebel like the Book Burners. There will always be book lovers.
CONTAINS SPOILERS!
In the book, Fahrenheit 451, the story introduces a fireman named Guy Montag at his job- burning books. The plot is set up when Guy encounters a strange woman, Clarisse McClellan, who has strange thoughts and questions. Ultimately she is what makes everything change for Guy. The next day Guy has another encounter with Clarisse, this time about tilting your head back and seeing if the rain tastes like wine. Guy scoffs at Clarisse but when she leaves he does tilt his head back. Through out the following days, Guy Montag sees Clarisse as he’s walking to and from work. One day Clarisse confronts him with his role as a fireman, making Guy ask his fellow workers if it’s always been that the firemen start the fire rather than putting out the fires. The co-workers respond by pulling out their handbooks and pointing to the text. Another alarm rings and the guys go take care of it. Guy is scarred by the errand though. They had to go burn an old lady’s book, and the lady wanted to (and succeeded to) burn with her books. Guy starts to question his duty and begins to be curious about books. We then find out that Guy had stolen some books from the lady that they had burned. We also find out that Clarisse had been ran over with a car. Over the few days Guy becomes a rebel and starts to read. He begins to have a passion for the words.
This book was very good and it impacted me by seeing the privilege of having books as well as information. It makes me really treasure all the books there are in the world. But it horrifies me at how possible it is for libraries to shut down because not enough people wanted to read. Especially how many people are showing interest at video games and how the groans in the back of the room gets louder each time a teacher tells their class they will be reading a book. But I think that there would be a lot of people that would rebel like the Book Burners. There will always be book lovers.
Second attempt and another fail DNF
and it does feel like a fail with this book.
I can see it. I can see the broader themes, the wonderful writing. The moral story and struggle, the reason it's a modern classic. I can see it all, but it's somehow out of my reach again.
It's missing the one piece to draw me all in. I find the conversation broken and hard to follow. I lose the flow of the story easily and can't connect or get attached.
So I gave up again, but the artwork is great and fits the story well I think.
and it does feel like a fail with this book.
I can see it. I can see the broader themes, the wonderful writing. The moral story and struggle, the reason it's a modern classic. I can see it all, but it's somehow out of my reach again.
It's missing the one piece to draw me all in. I find the conversation broken and hard to follow. I lose the flow of the story easily and can't connect or get attached.
So I gave up again, but the artwork is great and fits the story well I think.
You should know: Ray Bradbury is one of my favorite authors. I find his work fascinating & inspirational.
Tim Hamilton's (authorized) rendition of Fahrenheit 451 was stunning & consistent to the novel. I was expecting to experience a 'lack' - but instead was confronted with the same emotions I felt reading Fahrenheit 451 for the first time - & this time with gorgeous illustrations to accompany me on my journey.
Tim Hamilton's (authorized) rendition of Fahrenheit 451 was stunning & consistent to the novel. I was expecting to experience a 'lack' - but instead was confronted with the same emotions I felt reading Fahrenheit 451 for the first time - & this time with gorgeous illustrations to accompany me on my journey.
Great adaptation, but Ray Bradbury pisses me off, so I'm subtracting a star 🔥
Read this and think about it. Make connections to our society. Make connections to your own life!
This is a beautiful rendition of the classic novel. It follows the story line extremely well. I am using it in my classroom for my Fahrenheit 451 unit