Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Fahrenheit 451

Ray Bradbury

227 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics dystopian science fiction dark reflective medium-paced
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The terrifyingly prophetic novel of a post-literate future. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being the source of all discord and unhappiness. Even so, Montag is unhappy; there is discord in his marriage. A...

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Moods

reflective 70%
dark 62%
tense 48%
challenging 35%
adventurous 23%
emotional 20%
inspiring 17%
mysterious 17%
sad 16%
hopeful 13%
informative 9%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 33%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 36% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 36% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.83

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