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A review by tatiana_luz
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
The message of this book is as relevant today as it was when it was first published. The censoring of books is a very dangerous game. I also appreciate what the book did in the dystopian genre. Despite how old the book is, the setting is futuristic enough that is is believable in 2022.
Otherwise, I found the book underwhelming. The world building wasn't developed enough for me and left me with a lot of questions. Even Guy, the protagonist, feels underdeveloped and it makes him seem obnoxiously virtuous. The metaphor made by describing how white and pure Clarisse was is awkward to read. She and Mildred had no development of their own, and existed solely for Guy's own plot, which was disappointing.
I'm happy that I finally got around to reading the literary classic but don't think I will read it again.
Otherwise, I found the book underwhelming. The world building wasn't developed enough for me and left me with a lot of questions. Even Guy, the protagonist, feels underdeveloped and it makes him seem obnoxiously virtuous. The metaphor made by describing how white and pure Clarisse was is awkward to read. She and Mildred had no development of their own, and existed solely for Guy's own plot, which was disappointing.
I'm happy that I finally got around to reading the literary classic but don't think I will read it again.