Fahrenheit 451
by Ray Bradbury
Ray Bradbury had an ingenious idea: writing a book about a time when books are banned and burned. What reader wouldn’t be practically predestined to like such a premise? The movie was really good, too, but it was appealing to moviegoers, who might not feel the same affinity towards books as those reading the story would. There’s no doubt that anyone who read Fahrenheit 451 was rooting for the protagonist, a man whose job is to literally burn books, but suddenly finds himself drawn to them.
That’s all I’ll say about the plot; it’s obviously a futuristic science fiction story, and it’s a classic that’s been added to recommended reading lists all over the country. If that synopsis blurb grabs you, head on over to Amazon and pick up a copy. Or, if you’re feeling nostalgic, you can get one at your local bookstore, so you can revel in picking out a physical book. If you’re on the fence, think about this: when Bradbury wrote his novel, electronic books hadn’t been invented yet. The story about a world without physical books is even more relevant today than it was 65 years ago. The future may be closer than you think. . .
Be sure and check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of Ray Bradbury's novel Dandelion Wine here!
That’s all I’ll say about the plot; it’s obviously a futuristic science fiction story, and it’s a classic that’s been added to recommended reading lists all over the country. If that synopsis blurb grabs you, head on over to Amazon and pick up a copy. Or, if you’re feeling nostalgic, you can get one at your local bookstore, so you can revel in picking out a physical book. If you’re on the fence, think about this: when Bradbury wrote his novel, electronic books hadn’t been invented yet. The story about a world without physical books is even more relevant today than it was 65 years ago. The future may be closer than you think. . .
Be sure and check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of Ray Bradbury's novel Dandelion Wine here!