A review by rayne_1906
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

challenging dark reflective tense 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? It's complicated

3.75

1 hour 45 minutes - A very reflective and speculative dystopia I read in attempt to read more 'classic' books. I really liked the characters and plot, even if both were written in a confusing way at times. One of my favourite scenes was Beatty's speech about the purpose of burning books - it is one of the greatest passages I think I have ever read. Some of the book is written in a way that is intentionally vague but I just found it hard to understand what was going on at these times. However, overall, this was a very good book deserving of its status in today's view of literature.

 
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