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psychk33's review against another edition
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
zenodotus_zkf's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
josss_'s review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
hudsonsqbooklover's review against another edition
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
alialu's review against another edition
3.0
2,5 stars?
Mmm... What hell do I think of this book?
I'm genuinely asking myself that.
My dad one day, not far ago (actually yesterday) went into my room while I was reading this book he gave me, then looked at my shelves and said "An indispensable quality of your books is that they must be as long as possible?". I laughed at him, but couldn't keep myself from staring at my shelves and realizing it's true for the most part.
So I've come to the conclusion that my dad is right, that these too-short old school books might not be for me, because in so few pages there's no time for the world building I love, or for me to be able to love the characters.
About specifically this book, it's a short dystopia, based on the fact that books are forbidden and burned because they give people the capacity to think and worry, and that makes them unhappy.
I can't deny it has some interesting points of view, but some I had already seen in other books, so I wasn't that surprised. That next to the writing, which was a bit messy for my maybe too young brain, and with other stuff that seemed inconsistent (like, what is this war they have going about?), made me not quite enjoy this.
So... I'm sorry Dad. I guess I do prefer my long-as-hell and weird novels.
Mmm... What hell do I think of this book?
I'm genuinely asking myself that.
My dad one day, not far ago (actually yesterday) went into my room while I was reading this book he gave me, then looked at my shelves and said "An indispensable quality of your books is that they must be as long as possible?". I laughed at him, but couldn't keep myself from staring at my shelves and realizing it's true for the most part.
So I've come to the conclusion that my dad is right, that these too-short old school books might not be for me, because in so few pages there's no time for the world building I love, or for me to be able to love the characters.
About specifically this book, it's a short dystopia, based on the fact that books are forbidden and burned because they give people the capacity to think and worry, and that makes them unhappy.
I can't deny it has some interesting points of view, but some I had already seen in other books, so I wasn't that surprised. That next to the writing, which was a bit messy for my maybe too young brain, and with other stuff that seemed inconsistent (like, what is this war they have going about?), made me not quite enjoy this.
So... I'm sorry Dad. I guess I do prefer my long-as-hell and weird novels.
phil629's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
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
2.0
In Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451,” the concept and moral message are undeniably though provoking, offering a warning about the dangers of censorship and conformity. The eerie atmosphere effectively conveys the bleakness of the dystopian future. However, while the book’s brevity suggests a fast-paced read, the writing style may not be to everyone’s taste, and some sections, especially in the second part, may feel drawn out. As a result, the story occasionally loses momentum and engagement. Overall, while the novel’s thematic depth is commendable, its execution may leave some readers, like me feeling underwhelmed.
sleepy_girl_stories's review against another edition
Nothing personal. Just lost my feeling to read. I'll start it up again eventually