Fahrenheit 451 is a book written by Ray Bradbury, published in 1953. Ray Bradbury was inspired to write this book because one night a policeman pulled up next to Ray(who was walking) in his car and misunderstood him and told him not do do it again. He started to write in a cellar under the Los Angeles University for 10 cents an hour and came out with a short story called 'The Fireman'. But he was told to keep expanding it and eventually he came out with Fahrenheit 451.
The theme of this book is a world in the future where people are not interested in much and only really watch TV, listen to their 'Seashell Radios' and drive really fast in their Jet Cars. Books are also banned and are burned by firemen, like Guy Montage who is starting to open up more to the world with the inspiration of Clarrice Maclellan. Other characters are also Mildred (Montag's Wife), Beatty (The Chief Fireman) and Faber (A friend of Montag who is interested in books).
The book was very visionary as it was written in 1953, For example the 'Seashell Radio's are now available today as earplugs.
Overall I think the book was very interesting and entertaining although some parts being hard to understand. I think we could learn that we might need to open up to the world because our society may be turning into Montag's society.
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