Fahrenheit 451 (Flamingo Modern Classics)

Everyone who loves books should read this book. Every civilization's, every society's downfall is rooted in silencing critical thinking. One which develops only through reading and imbibing different ideas from books. History is a testament to this fact. Any dissent suppressed will only grow wilder and more intense which will eventually wreck havoc in its wake and perhaps the new society born out of it might be better. Not pure and perfect but better as long as we remember what caused it in the first place. "The good writers touch life often. The mediocre ones run a quick hand over her. The bad ones rape and leave her for the flies." The author Ray Bradbury, rightfully belongs to the good writers category. ❤️

🔥 Dystopian means an imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice The premise of the book is a strange world, but alas many things are already a reality: for a sample, a few lines from the book: "No one has time any more for anyone else." “It doesn't think anything we don't want it to think.”(State control) English and spelling gradually neglected, people in nomadic surges from place to place,( hyper tourism) "You heave them into the 'parlour' and turn the switch." "That's why we've lowered the kindergarten age year after year until now we're almost snatching them from the cradle." "We have everything we need to be happy, but we aren't happy. Something's missing." "He lay far across the room from her, on a winter island separated by an empty sea.(loneliness even in close relationships) Wasn't there an old joke about the wife who talked so much on the telephone that her desperate husband ran out to the nearest store and telephoned her to ask what was for dinner? with pauses here or there for the necessary commercials, (sensationalism in journalism) The public itself stopped reading of its own accord. 🔥 The book has a feverish dream like flow especially the later part 🔥 The prose is poetic in places, several fire related metaphorical expressions fire, especially liked and related to the one of reflection by a bonfire 🔥 Science fiction: air propelled trains, parlour walls,electronic bees,sea shells, tiny musical insects,robot tellers etc... 🔥 Sarcasm: "The living-room; what a good job of labelling that was now." 🔥 Touched on war and healing of the nations and also on enlightenment,(Preacher) religion and spirituality 🔥 Resonating and relatable read. 🔥 Some favorite excerpts: 🔥“'We cannot tell the precise moment when friendship is formed. As in filling a vessel drop by drop, there is at last a drop which makes it run over, so in a series of kindnesses there is at last one which makes the heart run over.'” 🔥"Maybe the books can get us half out of the cave. They just might stop us from making the same damn insane mistakes! 🔥"A man had to think them up. A man had to take a long time to put them down on paper." 🔥"We need to be really bothered once in a while" 🔥 We're nothing more than dust-jackets for books, flip the pages, so many pages to a person ⚠️Trigger warning for the dark theme , attempted suicide?, self immolation, physical violence( slapping), The bad ones rape her and leave her for the flies. A 4.4/5 star read for me.

Whether or not you like dystopian works, if you have not read Fahrenheit 451, then read it now. If you have read it the watch Francois Truffaut version of the film.

I would like to thanks amazon for amazingly delivering the book so kudos to them. Although i purchased this book early, i made a late review due to my various commitments and the patience paid off. In the shadowed landscape of dystopian fiction, where the iron fist of control often crushes the human spirit, Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 stands as a beacon, not of despair, but of a fiercely burning hope. Having journeyed through the chilling corridors of Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four, I found myself bracing for a similar descent into bleakness. Yet, while Bradbury paints a world where knowledge is incinerated and independent thought is a dangerous ember, the air crackles not just with the scent of burning paper, but with the persistent warmth of human resilience. Set in a disturbingly plausible future where firefighters ironically ignite rather than extinguish flames – the flames of books, of ideas, of history – we are drawn into the life of Guy Montag. Initially, he is a cog in this terrifying machine, his days marked by the whoosh of the kerosene and the satisfying crackle of pages turning to ash. But beneath the uniform, a flicker of unease begins to grow, ignited by chance encounters and the quiet whispers of a world he has been taught to fear. What elevates Fahrenheit 451 beyond the purely dystopian is Bradbury’s profound understanding of the human heart. While Orwell meticulously dissects the mechanics of totalitarian control, Bradbury delves into the emotional and spiritual void created by its absence. The citizens of this world, glued to their “parlor walls” and pacified by a constant stream of superficial entertainment, are not merely oppressed; they are hollowed out. Their conversations are echoes, their relationships thin veneers. It is in this emptiness that Montag’s awakening becomes so profoundly moving. His journey is not just one of rebellion against a system, but a deeply personal quest for meaning, for connection, for the very essence of what it means to be human. He stumbles upon a hidden world of individuals who have chosen to memorize books, becoming living libraries, each carrying within them the weight and beauty of human thought. This act of quiet defiance, this dedication to preserving the past in the face of its systematic destruction, is what infuses the narrative with its enduring hope. Bradbury’s prose, a symphony of evocative imagery and lyrical rhythm, is a character in itself. He paints vivid pictures of a society obsessed with speed and superficiality, contrasting it with the quiet dignity of those who seek solace and understanding in the written word. His descriptions of the burning books are visceral, yet even in the destruction, there is a strange beauty, a fleeting dance of light and shadow that underscores the preciousness of what is being lost. His ability to weave profound philosophical questions into a compelling narrative, often through the simplest of interactions and observations, is the mark of a true master. While Nineteen Eighty-Four chills with its stark realism and suffocating atmosphere of constant surveillance, Fahrenheit 451 unsettles in a different way. It speaks to the insidious nature of apathy, the seductive allure of mindless entertainment, and the gradual erosion of critical thinking. It suggests that the fire that consumes knowledge can be ignited not just by external forces, but by our own complacency. For me, Fahrenheit 451 resonates with a deeper, more humane chord. It acknowledges the darkness but refuses to succumb to it. It posits that even in the most sterile and controlled environment, the human spirit, fueled by a yearning for truth and beauty, can find a way to endure and even to bloom. This is not just a book about censorship; it is a love letter to the power of stories, the importance of independent thought, and the enduring strength of human connection. It is a warning, yes, but also a testament to our capacity for empathy, for remembrance, and for the quiet revolution that begins within the individual heart. Five out of five stars feels insufficient. Fahrenheit 451 is not just a book; it is an experience that lingers long after the final page is turned, a warm ember glowing in the reader's mind, reminding us of the precious and vital flame of knowledge. If you haven’t already, immerse yourself in Bradbury’s world. You might just find a part of yourself you didn’t know was yearning for the touch of a well-loved page. I'll hold on to the world tight some day. I've got one finger on it now; that's a beginning. 5/5 🌟

Amazing read!

Ray Bradbury'nin yakın gelecekteki korkulara ilişkin kaleme aldığı baş yapıtı.

Quick delivery, well packed, products as displayed, very pleased!😁

książka klejona, dość szybko złamał mi się grzbiet; sama treść nie zachwyca, ale nie jest też tragiczna

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