Fahrenheit 451

4,75 stars

Part of the dystopian future cannon, Fahrenheit 451 is full of interesting insights into what a world where reading, discourse, and thought are replaced by the non-stop babble of television screens. The protagonist of the book, Guy Montag has an esteemed profession ??? he is a fireman. He burns books and other literature in order to keep society happy. Montag has his understanding of the world slowly melted away, primarily because of the actions of three women: his wife, Mildred, who can hardly recall what she has done half an hour ago, a young neighbor, Clarisse, who seems to be able to enjoy the little things in life with her family and on her own, and one woman who valued books above all else. After all turmoil, Guy goes on a chase-turned-pilgrimage, to finally free himself from the shackles of censorship, brainwashing, and to find new purpose.

I???d recommend it to you if you enjoyed Animal Farm by George Orwell, since it has many similar beats, but is very different on the whole.