Review of Fahrenheit 451 (1966) by Dominik F — 25 Aug 2008

Maybe it was good for its time. And I like the book a lot. But this is just...awful.

This review of Fahrenheit 451 (1966) was written by Dominik F on 25 Aug 2008.

Fahrenheit 451 has generally received positive reviews.

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Mais estrelas pelo tema do que pelo filme em si. Imagino que o livro deva ser muito melhor e complemente as partes que no filme passam muito rápido…

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