Congrats and good luck to you both. I would rate it a bit higher due to the ideas (and easy length). I’m not really a fan of his writing style and the ending. I remember reading the book as a kid and thinking it’s all nonsense and futuristic magic. Nobody would just stare at a screen of nonsense entertainment all day and not read any books. Reading it again more recently I was shocked how wrong I was which you point out very well in this review.
This is the first time I "liked" a video before watching it, just because of the thumbnail image. I can't believe you guys got me to LMAO at BOOK BURNING. P.S. Your video was great as usual. I had to do a reality check and verify it was really only 158 pages. I can't believe how many ideas are in there.
I read this book back in the '80s in high school. I was a voracious reader, often reading 3 or more books at a time, and I absolutely DEVOURED this book! I love high fantasy, sci-fi, crime, and military/spy thrillers. I saw the flaws in the system, where books are outlawed, and the recent condition of the world has some "1984" and "Fahrenheit 451" vibes to it. In their world, they are changing/erasing history, and they're not allowed to question the current regime. It becomes so dangerous to resist the system, and the protagonist is brave, living in fear, but still questioning the status quo. My 27yo son has read this book, and I'm sure my 13yo will read it soon.
I enjoyed this commentary, but you didn't connect the true greatness of this book. This book is the most relevant of the dystopian novels because most ideas in the book are happening today. Most people today only want to be entertained like Mildred, and don't want to read books. Therefore, the government can control the population through propaganda because the majority of citizens are ignorant and only desire to have pleasure. For those who are arguing for truth, the government and powerful people are suppressing their speech and strive to destroy their reputations. I give this book a 5 with ease.
Glad to hear you loved this one! Agreed it’s the most spot on in western countries, it’s the totalitarian countries in the world doing the 1984 version.
@@hugonautspod I also agree with @greenflash8972 . These days, we see this not only in Western countries-it's actually everywhere, if only we really look! It's scary when saying your opinion becomes something we need to reconsider the consequences first because the others don't agree with it! This book just predicted the future-today's life, sadly! (hope my op was clear) 😊
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Congrats and good luck to you both. I would rate it a bit higher due to the ideas (and easy length). I’m not really a fan of his writing style and the ending. I remember reading the book as a kid and thinking it’s all nonsense and futuristic magic. Nobody would just stare at a screen of nonsense entertainment all day and not read any books. Reading it again more recently I was shocked how wrong I was which you point out very well in this review.
Thanks, we'll need the luck! And lots of good books to get us through it.
Congrats!! I have two Littles. A 4yo and 8 month old. I look forward to the bi-monthly episodes lol
Haha do you think we'll be able to keep up the bi-weekly pace? We're both extremely optimistic, but that might be do to our extreme lack of experience
@@hugonautspod Let's just say I would recommend sticking to things already read lol
This is the first time I "liked" a video before watching it, just because of the thumbnail image. I can't believe you guys got me to LMAO at BOOK BURNING. P.S. Your video was great as usual. I had to do a reality check and verify it was really only 158 pages. I can't believe how many ideas are in there.
ya for real!
I read this book back in the '80s in high school. I was a voracious reader, often reading 3 or more books at a time, and I absolutely DEVOURED this book! I love high fantasy, sci-fi, crime, and military/spy thrillers. I saw the flaws in the system, where books are outlawed, and the recent condition of the world has some "1984" and "Fahrenheit 451" vibes to it. In their world, they are changing/erasing history, and they're not allowed to question the current regime. It becomes so dangerous to resist the system, and the protagonist is brave, living in fear, but still questioning the status quo. My 27yo son has read this book, and I'm sure my 13yo will read it soon.
Definitely one got the ages!
Hey this really helped me for school, thank you
Do you think you guys could do Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Hahaha is that your next book for English class?
I enjoyed this commentary, but you didn't connect the true greatness of this book. This book is the most relevant of the dystopian novels because most ideas in the book are happening today. Most people today only want to be entertained like Mildred, and don't want to read books. Therefore, the government can control the population through propaganda because the majority of citizens are ignorant and only desire to have pleasure. For those who are arguing for truth, the government and powerful people are suppressing their speech and strive to destroy their reputations. I give this book a 5 with ease.
Glad to hear you loved this one! Agreed it’s the most spot on in western countries, it’s the totalitarian countries in the world doing the 1984 version.
@@hugonautspod I also agree with @greenflash8972 . These days, we see this not only in Western countries-it's actually everywhere, if only we really look! It's scary when saying your opinion becomes something we need to reconsider the consequences first because the others don't agree with it! This book just predicted the future-today's life, sadly! (hope my op was clear) 😊