Category - Fiction / Sci-Fi
Format - Paperback
Condition - Good
Listed - A month ago
Views - 7
Ships From - California
Est. Publication Date - Aug 1996
Seller Description
The corners and some edges are bent
Additional Information
Fahrenheit 451
ISBN: 9780345410016
Publisher Description
A totalitarian regime has ordered all books to be destroyed, but one of the book burners suddenly realizes their merit, in a chilling novel of a frightening near-future world.
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PangoBooks readers have mixed opinions about this book. Many consider it a classic and essential reading, praising its thought-provoking themes on censorship, knowledge vs. ignorance, and its foresight into a dystopian future where intellectual engagement is diminished. Some readers find the storyline comparable to "1984" and note its relevance to modern society's declining engagement with literature and the arts. However, there are criticisms as well, especially regarding the portrayal of characters and the apparent sexism, which detracts from the experience for some readers. Overall, while the book is celebrated for its imaginative and critical perspective, it also raises controversy over its dated social views.