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Reader reviewed by erica

Ray Bradburys Fahrenheit 451 is a futuristic novel that depicts a totalitarian society that practices censorship and destroys individual thought. The book follows fireman Guy Montag, whose job it is to start fires to burn homes with books rather than put out fires. After Montag has conversations with an old English professor and a young girl named Clarisse who both have the rare gift of being able to think for themselves, Montag begins to question his life. He realizes that there is something missing and that he is greatly unhappy, and he feels that whatever he is missing can be found in the books. Montag begins to realize the importance of ideas and things such as books, and decides to try to change the ways of his society.

Well, folks, it's famous for a good reason. The book is Fifty years old, and it is perhaps more relevant than ever. But so what? Is it good writing? Does it entertain? Does it have real characters Oh, yes it does! It's absolutely fantastic and I just plain can't recommend it enough. If you love sci-fi, great. If not, it doesn't matter. I can say definitelyn"transcends the genre".