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Feb 27, 2021blue_dog_45876 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Fahrenheit 451 is a dystopian novel set in a future predicted in the 1950s where reading many of the books in the world is illegal. Instead of putting out fires, firemen are now burning illegal books that are found in people's houses. The…
Feb 25, 2021jun_177 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This dystopian novel about America sometime in the future, where books are illegal and “firemen” burn them whenever they are found. The story revolves around fireman Guy Montag who realizes his will to protect literature and knowledge.…
Feb 14, 2021KTrofanenko rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Farenheit 451 is a fascinating look at an interpretation of the future from 1953. Some of the language is a little hard to get through if you're not used to reading older books like this, but the story is intriguing enough to keep reading.
Jan 15, 2021nityarjnd rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is a dystopian novel set in a society where knowledge and books are illegal and fireman set fires to everything deemed illegal. The story follows the main character Guy Montag, a fireman who lives an average…
Jan 08, 2021
Fahrenheit 451 is a dystopian novel that takes place in the future where everything is different from our present society. The protagonist, Montag, is a fireman who burns all the books in the society. In this book where television rules…
Dec 28, 2020Aashirya rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Fahrenheit 451 is about a character named Guy Montag who is a firefighter that burns books. He thinks that he is happy, but finds out that he actually dislikes his life with the help of his new friend Clarisse McClellan. This book shows…
Dec 16, 2020pacl_teens rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
"Ray Bradburys’ “Fahrenheit 451” takes readers on a fiery journey through a dystopian society which gives us a look into the effects of ignorance and the power of knowledge. This beautifully written piece of fiction will leave readers both…
Oct 26, 2020TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Time is a funny thing, and, more than anything, that’s what came to mind when I was reading this book. I was invested in the plot, of course, but even more interested by the timelines; it was written seventy years ago, about a future after…
Oct 06, 2020JCLBreAnnaB rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This was an intriguing and thought-provoking read that would make for a great book discussion. The conversational, flowing writing style was different but I enjoyed it as I got used to it. I wanted to know more about the characters and…
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Oct 05, 2020emilyhart66 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What book would you be? If books were banned and burnt and the only way to truly preserve them was for people to "become" books -- to memorize the books and then recite them to others and to pass them on -- what book would you be? If you…
Sep 10, 2020janerf rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Yeah, it’s about burning books. But also about so much more... Why do we always have enough to eat and everybody hates us? Those who don't build must burn. We need to be really bothered once in a while. How long is it…
Aug 19, 2020
Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury, follows a man named Guy Montag. Montag is a fireman- people who are responsible for burning books that people in this society illegally own. In this society, people who have independent thoughts and enjoy…
Aug 05, 2020
Fahrenheit 451 is an award-winning novel written by Ray Bradbury. Known as an American classic, this story takes place in a dystopia where the acquiring of knowledge is restricted so much so that there’s a branch if the government whose…
Jul 23, 2020
Fahrenheit 451 is based in a dystopian society where happiness is a priority. According to the government, the only way to receive happiness is to stay away from books. Books apparently cause unhappiness and lead to dangerous ideas. The…
Jul 22, 2020RyanLe16 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Fahrenheit 451 tells the tale of a dystopian society which burns books rather than read in order to control its society from dangerous notions. Guy Montag, a firefighter, undergoes a transformation from a firefighter who does not think…
Jul 20, 2020leejuliet rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is a dystopian tale about a man named Montag living in a universe where reading is considered an illegal act. Throughout this plot, Montag faces difficult and transformative decisions that force him…
Jul 17, 2020smhgeo422 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This dystopian fiction novel takes place in an oppressive society, where truth is often obscured. Ignorance among people flourishes, and is mainly demonstrated when firemen, who are supposed to put out fires, ironically set books on fire.…
Jul 13, 2020bshihab rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Fahrenheit 451, a novel written by Ray Bradbury, is set in a dystopian society where the government tries to stay in control of its people by keeping everyone happy. To keep the happiness, firefighters burn books in order to control…
Jul 13, 2020suveen rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Fahrenheit 451 The novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is a futuristic novel about a fireman who burns buildings instead of saving them. In their society, books are frowned upon and everyone is glued to their electronics. If you were…
Jun 25, 2020gurleen03 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Have you ever imagined if the world banned all books? Well, if you have, then the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is an excellent book to showcase this idea and the experience of one particular person: Guy Montag. Montag is a…
Jun 16, 2020jessegabriel rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Farenheit 451 is set in a dystopian future where firemen start fires instead of putting them out... Specifically starting fires to books, deemed as the cause of their consumeristic society's unhappiness. The book is on the short side…
Jun 02, 2020tang88260_0 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Fahrenheit 451 is a dystopian novel written by Ray Bradbury. It has a fascinating background, set in a future where most books have become banned, complete with vivid imagery and flowery language. It describes Guy Montag, a fireman who…
May 14, 2020carolwu96 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Once upon a time, the fireman’s job was to extinguish the fires. Now his job is to start them. ⁣ ⁣ Guy Montag is a fireman who delights in burning books. Books are prohibited, after all: they speak of contradictory ideas and nonexistent…
Apr 30, 2020TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Fahrenheit 451 is a well known classic book about futuristic censorship and hiding ideas and knowledge from the people. The book is set in an alternate reality where Books are outlawed and anyone who is caught owning a book faces severe…
Apr 10, 2020SIRENREAD rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A well written book exploring the repercussions of limiting intellectual freedom. A myriad of parallels can be drawn from our current society, and the framework of this novel.