Category - Fiction / General Fiction
Format - Paperback
Condition - Excellent
Listed - 2 years ago
Ships From - New York
Est. Publication Date - Jan 2012
Additional Information
Fahrenheit 451: A Novel
ISBN: 9781451673319
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.