Fahrenheit 451 (Review)
I have mixed feelings about this book. I thoroughly enjoyed the first two-thirds, which had an excellent setup and pace. However, the ending felt slow, predictable, and somewhat disjointed, leaving me with a sense of emptiness upon finishing. The premise of a world where books are forbidden seemed like a powerful way to explore the theme of censorship, but it felt diluted into a questionable argument that we should be able to say whatever we want, no matter what, without any consequences. Coming from a white man, the argument that minorities are the main cause of censorship did not sit well with me. Of course, the book cannot be judged solely through today’s lens, and the term ‘minority’ as used in the book may not align with our current understanding. Nevertheless, the epilogue in the edition I read had strong undertones of ‘old man yelling because he can’t say offensive things without consequences.’ And yet, I would still recommend it. I love a well-written dystopia that challenges you to think and is entertaining at the same time."
3 stars