Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
In a dystopian future where books are banned and burned by the government to prevent dissenting ideas, a fireman named Guy Montag, whose job is to burn books, begins to question the society he serves. After a series of events, including meeting a free-thinking teenager and witnessing a woman choosing to die with her books, Montag begins to secretly collect and read books, leading to his eventual rebellion against the oppressive regime. The narrative serves as a critique of censorship, conformity, and the dangers of an illiterate society.
The 106th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 2124
Since this book was first published in 1953, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 2124.0.
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