Fahrenheit 451
Ray Bradbury (Adult Science Fiction/Fantasy)
Long ago, there was a time when firemen used to put out fires rather than start them. Now, they proudly display on their helmets and jackets the number “451”—the Fahrenheit temperature at which book paper ignites and burns.
Guy Montag has been a fireman for 10 years, which means his job is to burn books. In the future, both reading and owning books are illegal. One night, his life is irrevocably changed when his young neighbor asks him a seemingly simple question: “Are you happy?” This question sets Guy on a course that will attempt to restore a sense of individual freedom in a world dominated by collective control.
Bradbury describes a future where a “happy” and thriving society is one devoid of outside influences, which may disrupt the status quo by promoting independent thought and ideas. This book revisits the old question, “Would you rather be right or happy?” This is one of Bradbury’s best works and a reminder of the hope, power, and knowledge that lies within a dust jacket.
Rating: 5/5
The Dusty Jacket 