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Farenheit 451

Ray Bradbury

3.86 AVERAGE

sofiam19's review against another edition

3.0

dark reflective 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

I didn’t love it but I do appreciate it

Content Warnings

vicochip4's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

kaitmm's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

nitavellela's review against another edition

5.0

sad tense fast-paced

speranta's review against another edition

4.0

It is terrifying to think where our society would end up without the complex conglomeration of thoughts that books represent - regardless of their format

aimesuarez's review against another edition

4.75

dark emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 is not only a cornerstone of dystopian literature, it’s also a mirror held up to every generation. What fascinates me is how the novel’s central concern—the erasure of books and independent thought—transcends its original focus on television and extends seamlessly to our modern landscape. Today, it isn’t so much the living room screen that threatens to dull our minds, but the endless scroll of social media and the seductive convenience of artificial intelligence.

This novel reminds me that critical thinking is not optional; it’s essential for freedom. Reading forces us to pause, to question, to reflect. Without that space, we risk losing both our individuality and our empathy. Bradbury captures this danger with frightening clarity: when we stop reading deeply, we also stop feeling deeply.

I was especially moved by Clarisse, whose character embodies wonder, curiosity, and human connection. She is the gentle rebel who reminds us of the small details that make life meaningful. I think we all need a “Clarisse” in our lives—someone who awakens us to beauty, nudges us to reflect, and insists on the joy of asking questions.

Fahrenheit 451 is more than a story about censorship; it’s a meditation on the soul of humanity. Its relevance hasn’t faded—in fact, it feels more urgent than ever.