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Fahrenheit 451

Ray Bradbury

159 pages

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About this book

In a chilling future where firemen burn books to enforce a state of enforced happiness, a young firefighter begins to question the emptiness of his world. As he secretly discovers the power of literature, he must choose between blind obedience and the dangerous pursuit of truth in a society that fears independent thought.

Themes
Dark & BroodingThought-ProvokingPhilosophy & Big IdeasThrilling & PropulsiveWhat Does It All Mean?Censorship kills truthHappiness through ignoranceTechnology replaces connection
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