Fahrenheit 451

Jackie.Davidson shared a tip "A classic Orwellian tale, a dystopian future where the government controls information and outlaws books. Enter Guy Montag, our hero, who dares to think."

gaby_p shared a tip "If you’re looking for a deep-thinking book, this is the one. It contains lots of literary devices, and really makes you think about society and the people that surround you."

octavia_clarke shared a tip "Was a book I had to read for school that I honestly ended up falling in love with! A dystopian science fiction novel that is so cleverly written it has you turning page after page and questioning our future!"

candice_a. shared a tip "This DOES NOT end like Bradbury's 1984. It has a hopeful ending instead of absolutely crushing your soul. However, be warned - this will turn any lighthearted book lover into a radicalized personal librarian, and may lead to dragon-like hoarding tendencies and fantasies of being "the sole keeper of all human knowledge" in a dystopian age. This is a terminal condition that, while manageable, will never fully be cured. I have run out of shelves. Send help."

lexiszaf shared a tip "Just a classic sci-fi dystopian novel, but it was a really really well written one. I kind of wish I’d read it earlier on because then I wouldn’t have felt the plot was a bit overdone."

kyle_dunnigan shared a tip "Had to read in high school but it was an enjoyable book. A guy has a job of destroying books (which are all banned). At some point he has a change of heart and he has to deal with the consequences to his family and society. There’s also a 1966 film adaptation I liked."

stumbling_shark shared a tip "I'm giving this a 3\5 - I think it has some important mesaages and even parallels to life today but hot damn was it hard for me to get through. Might be better as an audiobook..."

scott_ashcraft shared a tip "Great book to read every few years as a reminder of what may be. Still as relevant as it was almost 70 years ago. Hidden bits of beautiful writing."

xenia_melnik shared a tip "This book really makes you think about what could happen in the future. If some great cataclysmic event wipes out our knowledge of history and what came before, things can get pretty twisted for future generations."

daniel_huerta_3841 shared a tip "Interesting book, not my favorite but I dont hate it. I think my issue with this book is the abhorrent ending. Its so sudden and leaves this feeling in me like the author rushed it. Theres so much detail throughout the book with characters that fit the sullen atmosphere the theme is setting, yet fails to keep up with the theme in the end."

rachael_fitzgerald shared a tip "Exhibited the dangers of an illiterate society where everyone was dull and like-minded. 100% recommend, made me fall in-love with reading all over again :)"

mllycbrstl shared a tip "The first time I read this in 7th grade I absolutely hated it but the second time I read it from a more mature perspective, I completely understood the plot, the allusions to other peices, and why it is so important to read."

ashley_foxworthy shared a tip "Yea, this book is a staple in the genre of utopian fiction. It's also a good discussion on the idea of the freedom of knowledge. Very thought provoking."

Caffeine.and.Paper shared a tip "It may be cliche, but this was my first Bradbury book and much like 1984 started my Orwell obsession, 451 is a fantastic example of what is expected in Bradbury’s literary world."

ashton_shaul shared a tip "This is (yet another) wonderfully written dystopian novel by Bradbury! Fahrenheit makes us think about the control that technology has over our lives, and paints a picture of the importance of books. ”Where they burn books, they will in the end also burn people” -Heinrich Heine."

beth_b_2410 shared a tip "I think my favourite parts are in the middle, the building of relationships. Like when Guy is getting to know Clarissa and Faber, and you can see Guy starting to question everything he's ever known."

danny_penberthy shared a tip "An amazing book full of quotable one liners and one of the best reads I've had in a while. If you haven't read it, it's not too late to pick up a copy!"

marie_curie_7619 shared a tip "I did Bradbury hads a way of making you feel like you are in a world without books and controlled by censorship. I loved the imagery and the character development with Montag"

stephanie_pld shared a tip "I didn't like this book at first- being forced to read in high-school; but I actually Love this book. The over use of censorship in the story correlates to real life in a very ironic way"

calera_marie shared a tip "slow in the beginning and can be confusing if you don’t have context. but very eye opening! a great warning and brilliant writing!"

adrian.w shared a tip "The plot of this book is very interesting, it made me thing and introduced me to a new genre I enjoy. The idea of censorship and a utopian society interests me"

nobod shared a tip "It was interesting, not so epic like other I’ve read but it did make me think about the world know and how it would have been if the book came to reality"

nicole_8722 shared a tip "A deep look into a negative view on technology as well as a society that is tyrannical and cold hearted. Slightly unsettling in the accuracy of the author’s predictions on the technology that is present today. A gripping story I’d go as far as to say everyone should read this book."

adglenys shared a tip "Agreed. This was one of the first books that truly got me into literature outside of the school environment. Even though it was a course requirement, I found myself reading it about 3 times lol."

Atopthetalltower shared a tip "An absolute must read for lovers of science fiction and classic literature. A disturbing and enthralling glimpse into a grim future where freedom of thought is a distant memory. Thematically dense and still terribly relevant. Don't miss this one."

hazel_w_1986 shared a tip "I think so. Its not too long, and its a classic! It can get a bit bogged down at times with its metaphorical descriptions, but i think that allows each reader to imagine their own version of the world."

grace_craig_8047 shared a tip "Incredibly thought provoking. A cryptic writing style, but that’s what I like most about it! It adds to the whole point of the book."

john_broadwater shared a tip "I'm currently re-reading a list of stories by Agatha Christie. 'N or M' is the one I'm into right now, and like all her work, it is wonderful. How about you, what are you reading these days?"

jessie_fryman shared a tip "This book is a very Incredible Book its main character went through a lot of stuff and it's really just an interesting book it's very dense so I think that a lot of people might not like it but I really enjoyed it and I think a lot of other people might as well even if not Everyone likes it."

dylan_pepper_7141 shared a tip "@robinjohnson301 yes very worth it, this was a required reading assignment that I had in school, but regardless I loved it. Perfectly mixed the dystopian genre with the idea of societal stagnation and government over reach similar to 1984"

larry_stemke shared a tip "The book ends with hope for the future after the many descriptions of the current bleak present. I think In our world, there may not be as much hope in humankind. That may be part of the reason that reading of dystopian type books are on the rise."

bri_vickery shared a tip "One of my absolute favorite books ever. I enjoyed it even more than I did the Percy Jackson series and that series was my child hood#classics"

dana_4029 shared a tip "The end when he meets the group and learns the importance of his knew knowledge. It's a very powerful moment for me because I couldn't see the importance of books before hand."

ickyzikki shared a tip "i really need to reread this book, amazing run through of a dystopian society. you will definitely find real-life similarities within the society and our society today. #dystopian"

meredith_bevins shared a tip "I had to read this for an English class but ended up really enjoying it. While deeply analyzing this text, you can see how well developed and encapturing this world is!"

angel_9624 shared a tip "Three years ago, I picked this book up at the Philadelphia train station before my ride home. I should reread it one of these days."

bailey_holland_2649 shared a tip "I’ll have to admit it has been a few years since I have read it, but the overall idea to question a dystopian society that you do not realize is all around you is really a fascinating topic. Very similar in my opinion as Animal Farm!"

tiffany_ponticel shared a tip "I had to read this in highschool and it was one of the few books I actually really enjoyed. It made me think about the future and we’re it’s heading in our society"

kimmbee23 shared a tip "I loved this book when I read it in Middle School. It makes me think about how important books are and how important knowledge is."

lexies_plural shared a tip "I loved the first two parts of the book, beautifully written and really got my immersed. Was left dissatisfied by the ending, but it was still pretty good."

taleah_logue shared a tip "Not the easiest read for a novice, but I insist on the effort of trying! A small challenge, but that's half the point! Deeply thoughtful and intriguing novel. A classic read."

clarissa_browning shared a tip "Great play on how our society is changing. It’s popular for a reason, I think everyone should read this masterpiece. The book is brief and a low maintenance read that encapsulates the effects of consumerism in our society."