Paperback, 179 pages
English language
Published Nov. 2, 1996 by Ballantine Books.
Guy Mongag was a fireman whose job it was to start fires. And he enjoyed his job. He had been a fireman for ten years, and he had never questioned the pleasure of the midnight runs nor the joy of watching pages consumed by flames...never questioned anything until he met a seventeen-year-old girl who told him of a past when people were not afraid. Then Guy met a professor who told him of a future in which people could think. And Guy Montag suddenly realized what he had to do... --back cover
Absolutely fantastic! Instantly one of the best books I have ever read. I cannot believe that Bradbury can turn out that horrible [book:The Martian Chronicles] and then write something as amazing as 451. I have to watch the movie again now.
I know this is a "summer reading" school selection, but I highly recommend this for EVERYONE.
Classic, a bit difficult to read, worthwhile. Interesting social commentary still relevant today.
Ray you hero!
