(Part of the Fahrenheit 451 Series)
Conditions
A read copy that remains in clean condition.
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Conditions
A read copy that remains in clean condition.
i ordered what it said to be a good quality paperback, but the book came with a bent and torn cover, writing and hi-lighting all over the book, and pages were ripped. far from good condition. i do recommend getting “excellent condition” or the one above good quality.
451 is the temperature at which book paper burns. One major difference between the book and the movie “Fahrenheit 451” (1966) -- Oskar Werner and Julie Christie-- is that in the film, the "written word" was completely removed (even from the credits). Whereas in the book, the state was opposed to “literature” and not “technical writing.” Books symbolize ideas that could also be represented on screen. There is a distinction between training and education. Additionally, in the book, a symbol is used to describe one man's superiority over another in a world of equals. I won't reveal much of the story, as the unfolding adds to the intrigue. However, now that houses are fireproof, firemen's purpose is to serve by burning books to keep a happy social order. Of course, one fireman goes astray after several emotional incidents that conflict with his role. This leads to various deviant actions, such as reading “literature”. What are you doing now?
Wow. What a sad world, and eerily feels like something we’re headed toward. I know I’ll be thinking about this book for days/weeks…turning it over in my head. So much to unpack.
I always ignore the foreword/final thoughts so no comments there. I read this book in school as a kid and loved it. As an adult, especially with the world's current climate, I'm glad I got the chance to give it a fresh read, with fresh eyes. Once again, I was transported to a world eerily similar to now. If you like books with strong political themes, and would rather burn than never read another book, read Fahrenheit 451.
This book will make you think on so many levels. What does it mean to be fully human? Is it really a gift when we all think, feel and believe the same? Would censorship really help us all get on the same page as books went up in flames?
I've been reading a lot of dystopia novels lately, and this is by far my least favorite. I'm not connecting with any of the characters and I don't find the writing very good. It's a short book and I am struggling to get through a page of it at a time.
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