A review by josiah17
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

informative inspiring reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

"Number one: Do you know why books such as this are so important? Because they have quality. And what does the word quality mean? To me it means texture. This book has pores. It has features. This book can go under the microscope. You'd find life under the glass, streaming past in infinite profusion." 

This is a book everyone should try at some point. For publishing this in the 50s, Bradbury is remarkably exceptional at understanding the frightening possibilities of an advancing society. Censorship, severe disconnection, destructive technology, nuclear war, etc. He understands the risks of ongoing innovation and depicts that perfectly with this novel where technology has negatively influenced the idea of literature, reading, and the knowledge bound in books. In creating this situation in a futuristic dystopian society, Bradbury communicates the paramount important of reading and the necessity for conflicting thought gained through consuming literature, which is constructive and promotes creativity. Guy Montag is a great protagonist to follow and communicate these themes through as he gains an interest in books and the history of the world he lives in that led to the censorship he experiences. 

This book is reflective, inspiring, and deals with some heavy ideas regarding society. Bradbury is a genius, and I love the themes he explores and prioritizes with his storytelling. Check this book out. 
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