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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book reminds me how important books are, and I love it because of that.
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
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
A very important book about censorship, brainwashing, controlled information sharing, book bans, and the importance of organized community to fight state-sponsored censorship.
It's conceptually a key story in literary history, but in terms of pure writing quality, storytelling, and plot, it's super lackluster. The pacing is totally off, and it feels like there are a handful of filler characters that don't do much. The part about Montag freaking out about his relationship with his wife and his interactions with his neighbors' wives was quite slow, repetitive, and annoying.
The part about thewoman burning herself alive with her books in protest of the firefighter's book burning practices was the most impactful and best executed part of the story. Commentary about society's attention span decrease and tech advances resulting in a more impatient/angry society was quite accurate, well integrated, and used to advance the plot logically.
The last 30% of the book was super slow, and it took me forever to get through even though the story is only 250 pages total.
Overall, this is an important book to read, but is not super fun to read or paced well.
It's conceptually a key story in literary history, but in terms of pure writing quality, storytelling, and plot, it's super lackluster. The pacing is totally off, and it feels like there are a handful of filler characters that don't do much. The part about Montag freaking out about his relationship with his wife and his interactions with his neighbors' wives was quite slow, repetitive, and annoying.
The part about the
The last 30% of the book was super slow, and it took me forever to get through even though the story is only 250 pages total.
Overall, this is an important book to read, but is not super fun to read or paced well.
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
Graphic: Death, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: War
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
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
sad
tense
fast-paced
It is terrifying to think where our society would end up without the complex conglomeration of thoughts that books represent - regardless of their format
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.
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes