Ray Bradbury: Fahrenheit 451 (Paperback, Spanish language, 2005, Editorial Minotauro)
Paperback, 272 pages
Spanish language
Published Oct. 6, 2005 by Editorial Minotauro.
Fahrenheit 451. La temperatura a la que el papel se enciende y arde. Como 1984 de George Orwell, como Un mundo feliz de Aldous Huxley, Fahrenheit 451 describe una civilización occidental esclavizada por los media, los tranquilizantes y el conformismo.
La visión de Bradbury es asombrosamente profética: las pantallas de televisión ocupan paredes y exhiben folletines interactivos, unos auriculares transmiten a todas horas una insípida corriente de música y noticias, en las avenidas los coches corren a 150 kilómetros por hora persiguiendo a peatones; y el cuerpo de bomberos, auxiliados por el Sabueso Mecánico, rastrea y elimina a los disidentes que conservan y leen libros.
Fahrenheit 451. La temperatura a la que el papel se enciende y arde. Como 1984 de George Orwell, como Un mundo feliz de Aldous Huxley, Fahrenheit 451 describe una civilización occidental esclavizada por los media, los tranquilizantes y el conformismo.
La visión de Bradbury es asombrosamente profética: las pantallas de televisión ocupan paredes y exhiben folletines interactivos, unos auriculares transmiten a todas horas una insípida corriente de música y noticias, en las avenidas los coches corren a 150 kilómetros por hora persiguiendo a peatones; y el cuerpo de bomberos, auxiliados por el Sabueso Mecánico, rastrea y elimina a los disidentes que conservan y leen libros.
Source: www.planetadelibros.com/libro-fahrenheit-451/8193
I actually think this had good pacing except for the end, which felt maybe a bit rushed. But anyway go slay Montag, professional DIPPER of capitalism and fascism and whatever else was in there
There are so many quotes that I have taken away from this book and that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I think one of the main (or, most impactful) ones is 'if you drown, at least die knowing you were heading for shore' - such a beautiful way of saying die doing what's right. It reminds me of the quote from Stéphane Charbonnier who stated, 'I'd rather die standing than live on my knees' (he was later killed by Islamic terrorists who did not agree with the viewpoints he published). I know that many people reading this review might argue that I should have read this book earlier in my life (and they're likely right) but I want to attempt to rebut this by saying that I think, if I were to read Fahrenheit 451 at any younger age, I might not have been …
There are so many quotes that I have taken away from this book and that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I think one of the main (or, most impactful) ones is 'if you drown, at least die knowing you were heading for shore' - such a beautiful way of saying die doing what's right. It reminds me of the quote from Stéphane Charbonnier who stated, 'I'd rather die standing than live on my knees' (he was later killed by Islamic terrorists who did not agree with the viewpoints he published). I know that many people reading this review might argue that I should have read this book earlier in my life (and they're likely right) but I want to attempt to rebut this by saying that I think, if I were to read Fahrenheit 451 at any younger age, I might not have been able to take away as much as I did reading it this time. I'm currently 19 years old, though Fahrenheit was actually one of the first books I ever purchased. It had a beautiful animated cover and came along with Brave New World (which had 3D glasses tucked behind the first page so that you could view the cover image from a different perspective); whilst I would have been able to read both books in my youth, I'm somewhat glad I didn't as I worry I might have ruined them, spoilt them for myself. F451 made me feel so electric with every single word, page, and character. With every single location, event, and detail. It took a little time getting used to the writing style but once I was into it, I was completely in. Sidenote, the detail of the vent in Montag's house was wonderfully done and felt so suspenseful.
'Stuff your eyes with wonder.'
Written 50 years ago and some of the horrors are coming true. Keep reading, people, keep reading...and thinking!
