A review by books_because_why_not
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.75

 The characters in this book were pretty good in my opinion. Mildred and Faber were probably the most interesting for me. Overall, I felt like I understood the motivations behind each character and each character were fascinating to read about in the context of the story. My only gripe is that the implied relationship between Montag and Clarrisse feels icky (Montag’s descriptions of Clarisse feel weird sometimes just because he is an adult and she is a minor).

The world in Fahrenheit 451 is so fascinating. Even though it is a relatively short novel, Bradbury excels at describing the terribleness of the media and a far-away war. The limiting of literature and other societal problems shown in this world are undeniably relevant in today’s world.

When I first heard of this book, I thought its story would be much longer than it actually is. Despite being under 200 pages, there is a lot to this book. You may need to look up a few metaphors and references, but I generally found this book really well written and not too difficult to understand.

The plot of this book is so great. I thought it was plausible that Montag could go from being ignorant to rebel. In my opinion, I thought the action moments in this book were great and they kept me entertained throughout the book.

Like I said early this book is intriguing throughout. When you read the book, nothing seems especially slow, but not rushing past. However, from a logical stance, I feel like its a bit hard to say that this whole plot could occur in just 3 weeks. I think it would be more logical to stretch that time just a bit more. This would not have too much effect on readers and their enjoyment, but would make the story seem more realistic.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I hope, if you decide to read it, that you do too. It was thrilling, but also had some still applicable commentary on society’s relationship to technology. I am glad to have this book as my first 5 star for the year!
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