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Fahrenheit 451
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A book, a flamethrower, and a very troubled mind.
In a dystopian future, firemen don't put out fires... they start it. Books, and freethinkers, are burned with a flamethrower without a seconds thought. Guy Montag, one of these incendiary firemen, after a series of events starts awakening from his long and blind indoctrination. To his horror, he finds an identity and a mind of his own. But in a completely monitored and subjugated society, thinking can cost your life. One single mistake and Guy may find himself on the other side of the flamethrower...
A very short novel, with a lot of feel of Orwell's 1984. A novel that emphasizes the value of written legacy, books, and free will. An interesting read, with lots of moments and quotations to remember, but somewhat far from the dazzling 1984 experience.
What I couldn't grasp was Bradbury's confusing way to describe things, not because of the vocabulary, but because of the phrasing. Several of them seemed incomprehensible, or incoherent. Maybe I just got one of those weird faulty electronic copies. Or maybe this was just a book that I may have been able to enjoy much more reading it in spanish. Maybe. Might try Martian Chronicles someday, in spanish.
**** Both movies fell kinda flat. Interesting, but not really enjoyable, and specially not 2018.
1966 - Definitely the most faithful to the book. Some important changes to the original plot, but welcomed ones. Unremarkable acting, at best. Decent effects, considering. Not necessarily a good film, but it does have some redeeming qualities.
2018 - It would be generous if said it has any redeeming qualities. Terribly unfaithful to the book. Besides the names, setting and *some* basic plot, everything else was changed. And not in a good way. Really nice effects though.
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1953] [159p] [Dystopian] [3.5] [Conditional Recommendable]
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★★★☆� Fahrenheit 451. [3.5]
★★★☆� The Martian Chronicles.
★★★★� The Fruit at the Bottom of the Bowl.
★★★☆� I See You Never. [3.5]
★★★☆� The Crowd.
★★☆☆� Embroidery. [2.5]
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Un libro, un lanzallamas, y una mente muy perturbada.
En un futuro distópico, los bomberos no apagan incendios... sino que los inician. Los libros, y los librepensadores, son quemados con lanzallamas sin mediar palabra. Guy Montag, uno de estos bomberos incendiarios, tras una serie de eventos empieza a despertar de su largo y ciego adoctrinamiento. Para su horror, encuentra una identidad y pensamiento propio. Pero en una sociedad completamente vigilada y subyugada, pensar puede costar la vida. Un simple error y Guy podría encontrarse del otro lado del lanzallamas...
Una novela muy corta, con mucho feel de 1984 de Orwell. Una novela que resalta el valor de los libros, el legado de la palabra, y del pensamiento libre. Una lectura interesante, con varias citas y momentos para el recuerdo, pero algo lejos de la genial experiencia que fue leer 1984.
Lo que no pude digerir es la forma enrevesada que tiene Bradbury para describir las cosas. Reiteradas frases me resultaron incoherentes o irrelevantes. Tal vez me topé con una de esas raras malas copias digitales. O quizás éste sea uno de esos libros que tal vez hubiera podido disfrutar mucho más leyéndolo en español. Tal vez. Intentaré con Crónicas Marcianas algún día, en español.
**** Ambas peliculas me cayeron sosas. Interesantes, pero no muy disfrutables, especialmente no 2018.
1966 - Definitivamente la más fiel al libro. Algunos cambios importantes a la trama original, pero bien recibidos. Actuación regular, como mucho. Efectos decentes, considerando. No necesariamente una buena película, pero tiene algunas buenas cualidades.
2018 - Sería generoso decir que tiene alguna buena cualidad. Terriblemente infiel al espíritu del libro. Aparte de los nombres, contexto y *algo* de la trama original, todo fue cambiado. Y no de una buena manera. Muy buenos efectos, eso sí.
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1953] [159p] [Distopía] [3.5] [Recomendable Condicional]
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In a dystopian future, firemen don't put out fires... they start it. Books, and freethinkers, are burned with a flamethrower without a seconds thought. Guy Montag, one of these incendiary firemen, after a series of events starts awakening from his long and blind indoctrination. To his horror, he finds an identity and a mind of his own. But in a completely monitored and subjugated society, thinking can cost your life. One single mistake and Guy may find himself on the other side of the flamethrower...
A very short novel, with a lot of feel of Orwell's 1984. A novel that emphasizes the value of written legacy, books, and free will. An interesting read, with lots of moments and quotations to remember, but somewhat far from the dazzling 1984 experience.
What I couldn't grasp was Bradbury's confusing way to describe things, not because of the vocabulary, but because of the phrasing. Several of them seemed incomprehensible, or incoherent. Maybe I just got one of those weird faulty electronic copies. Or maybe this was just a book that I may have been able to enjoy much more reading it in spanish. Maybe. Might try Martian Chronicles someday, in spanish.
**** Both movies fell kinda flat. Interesting, but not really enjoyable, and specially not 2018.
1966 - Definitely the most faithful to the book. Some important changes to the original plot, but welcomed ones. Unremarkable acting, at best. Decent effects, considering. Not necessarily a good film, but it does have some redeeming qualities.
2018 - It would be generous if said it has any redeeming qualities. Terribly unfaithful to the book. Besides the names, setting and *some* basic plot, everything else was changed. And not in a good way. Really nice effects though.
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1953] [159p] [Dystopian] [3.5] [Conditional Recommendable]
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★★★☆� Fahrenheit 451. [3.5]
★★★☆� The Martian Chronicles.
★★★★� The Fruit at the Bottom of the Bowl.
★★★☆� I See You Never. [3.5]
★★★☆� The Crowd.
★★☆☆� Embroidery. [2.5]
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Un libro, un lanzallamas, y una mente muy perturbada.
En un futuro distópico, los bomberos no apagan incendios... sino que los inician. Los libros, y los librepensadores, son quemados con lanzallamas sin mediar palabra. Guy Montag, uno de estos bomberos incendiarios, tras una serie de eventos empieza a despertar de su largo y ciego adoctrinamiento. Para su horror, encuentra una identidad y pensamiento propio. Pero en una sociedad completamente vigilada y subyugada, pensar puede costar la vida. Un simple error y Guy podría encontrarse del otro lado del lanzallamas...
Una novela muy corta, con mucho feel de 1984 de Orwell. Una novela que resalta el valor de los libros, el legado de la palabra, y del pensamiento libre. Una lectura interesante, con varias citas y momentos para el recuerdo, pero algo lejos de la genial experiencia que fue leer 1984.
Lo que no pude digerir es la forma enrevesada que tiene Bradbury para describir las cosas. Reiteradas frases me resultaron incoherentes o irrelevantes. Tal vez me topé con una de esas raras malas copias digitales. O quizás éste sea uno de esos libros que tal vez hubiera podido disfrutar mucho más leyéndolo en español. Tal vez. Intentaré con Crónicas Marcianas algún día, en español.
**** Ambas peliculas me cayeron sosas. Interesantes, pero no muy disfrutables, especialmente no 2018.
1966 - Definitivamente la más fiel al libro. Algunos cambios importantes a la trama original, pero bien recibidos. Actuación regular, como mucho. Efectos decentes, considerando. No necesariamente una buena película, pero tiene algunas buenas cualidades.
2018 - Sería generoso decir que tiene alguna buena cualidad. Terriblemente infiel al espíritu del libro. Aparte de los nombres, contexto y *algo* de la trama original, todo fue cambiado. Y no de una buena manera. Muy buenos efectos, eso sí.
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1953] [159p] [Distopía] [3.5] [Recomendable Condicional]
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Jun 29, 2019 07:28AM
Quizás “Las doradas manzanas del sol� son relatos cortos que van de regulares a muy buenos. Saludos!
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Gracias Gabi. Ya lo agregué a mi lista de pendientes!
Personalmente, me gusta más "El Hombre Ilustrado" que "Crónicas Marcianas".
Gracias Nanu. Ya lo agregué también!
No veas la adaptación nueva es malísima, solo llegué a ver 15 minutos y la tuve que sacar 👎🏻👎🏻 Tengo pendiente la del 66.
Como cinéfilo me debo en la obligación de ver todas las adaptaciones existentes de un libro terminado, pero gracias por ajustarme las expectativas Gladys :) !
Yo vi la del 66 gracias a mi carrera y me gustó. Mantiene la esencia como la fidelidad a pesar de ligeros cambios que no alteran la trama. Me dolió tu calificación pero la justificación es comprensible, lo leí en físico en mi caso. La del 2018 no me llama verla, si bien puede que repliquen ciertos elementos tecnológicos que en los 60 se veía imposible, siento que la esencia ya no es la misma.
A mi tambien me gustó más la versión antigua de la pelicula. En cuanto al libro, me gusto mucho la primera vez, pero no sé como resistiria ahora otra lectura por mi parte. Las Crónicas Marcianas y el Hombre Ilustrado tambien son favoritos asi como ciertas historias cortas que ahora nos parecerian mas al toque de S.King, pueblo rural con algo de sobrenatural :)
Esta noche veo las dos a ver qué me parece cada una :D
La de 1966 claramente la mejor. Por lejos, muy lejos.
Thank you Nicola. I hope you really enjoy the book!
Federico wrote: "La de 1966 claramente la mejor. Por lejos, muy lejos."Ja. La verdad ha prevalecido en la memoria ;)
Mitticus wrote: "Federico wrote: "La de 1966 claramente la mejor. Por lejos, muy lejos."Ja. La verdad ha prevalecido en la memoria ;)"
Totalmente.
Well put. Thanks!
I planned on watching the movie (2018) but saw the rating so low and didn't bother. I might try the book instead, at least it's short. 😄
Kay wrote: "I planned on watching the movie (2018) but saw the rating so low and didn't bother. I might try the book instead, at least it's short. 😄"Oh God no Kay. Beside the movie being bad I had trouble staying awake, superb yawning material lol. Totally worth a try with the book, an all-time classic :)
Terrific review, Federico! I’m sorry that the movies were not up to par! :))
Pasa que Bradbury es un poco artificioso en la construccion de sus diálogos. Eso hay que admitirlo
Nora wrote: "Terrific review, Federico! I’m sorry that the movies were not up to par! :))"Thank you Nora! The movies are forgettable, but the book sure is a timeless classic!
Federico wrote: "Nora wrote: "Terrific review, Federico! I’m sorry that the movies were not up to par! :))"Thank you Nora! The movies are forgettable, but the book sure is a timeless classic!"
I’m happy to hear this, Federico! I might have to check this book out! Thanks so much for your recommendation! :))
William wrote: "Pasa que Bradbury es un poco artificioso en la construccion de sus diálogos. Eso hay que admitirlo"Puede ser, pero tengo poca base de sustento. Quiero leer mas obras del señor para hacerme una idea mas clara.
Awesome review, Fede! I used to love this book, I like to read Bradburry in general, but haven't watched any films, looking at your judgment, I'd better leave it.
inciminci wrote: "Awesome review, Fede! I used to love this book, I like to read Bradburry in general, but haven't watched any films, looking at your judgment, I'd better leave it."Thank you Inci! This is about the only thing I read by Bradbury, but looking forward to more. The movies yes, better not to risk ruin that lovely memory of the book <3
Excellent review, Federico! I agree with your rating on this one.
"What I couldn't grasp was Bradbury's confusing way to describe things, not because of the vocabulary, but because of the phrasing. Several of them seemed incomprehensible, or incoherent. Maybe I just got one of those weird faulty electronic copies."I had the same problem, Federico (and I read the paper version, so no faulty e-copy); in particular, the tech he described seemed vague. I loved THE MARTIAN CHRONICLES and his short story ALL SUMMER IN A DAY--those are clear--and I don't remember them as having this problem. :|
Keli wrote: "Excellent review, Federico! I agree with your rating on this one."Thank you Keli! High five o/
Caroline wrote: ""What I couldn't grasp was Bradbury's confusing way to describe things, not because of the vocabulary, but because of the phrasing. Several of them seemed incomprehensible, or incoherent. Maybe I j..."Oh yes heard many good things about The Martian Chronicles! Will have to check his short stories too! Sounds like they are worth it :)
I need to read more Bradbury. I’ve only read this one and I don’t really remember it. Looks like I can skip the movies though!
Diana wrote: "I need to read more Bradbury. I’ve only read this one and I don’t really remember it. Looks like I can skip the movies though!"The movie from 2018 you can skip it for sure Diana! I need to read more Bradbury too! Martian Chronicles first of all.
Fantastic review Federico
Margaret M - (on holiday wrote: "Fantastic review Federico"Thank you Margaret !
I love dystopian literature. I should say I love the idea of dystopian literature. It is difficult to find well written, gripping, earth shattering, 5 star review dystopian literature. I give this one a 5 star not on prose nor on any gifted writing style. for me I gave this one a 5 star because at the time the concept was unique and thousands of authors later copied Bradbury's core plot.
