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I couldn't agree more. I read this book based solely on recommendation and I knew nothing about it, so based on the title alone, I was expecting sci-fi. I found it disappointing from that regard, but when you consider the idealistic theme throughout all of the stories, it becomes a good read. It does feel relevant today - as long as you don't go into it with any preconceived notions.
I don't usually read other people's comments before reading a book but for some reason I did this time so was able to approach it from the right angle thanks to your 'reply'. I totally agree, Bradbury made a powerful comment about humans and society, which sadly is relevant and probably always will be in some way.
" The whole concept is to demonstrate how western civ, deals with people that have a different culture."
True, if one sees the whole Western Civilization as rural US in 1945-1950. That limitation bothers me the most.
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Apr 12, 2016 03:31AM
I couldn't agree more. I read this book based solely on recommendation and I knew nothing about it, so based on the title alone, I was expecting sci-fi. I found it disappointing from that regard, but when you consider the idealistic theme throughout all of the stories, it becomes a good read. It does feel relevant today - as long as you don't go into it with any preconceived notions.
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I don't usually read other people's comments before reading a book but for some reason I did this time so was able to approach it from the right angle thanks to your 'reply'. I totally agree, Bradbury made a powerful comment about humans and society, which sadly is relevant and probably always will be in some way.
" The whole concept is to demonstrate how western civ, deals with people that have a different culture." True, if one sees the whole Western Civilization as rural US in 1945-1950. That limitation bothers me the most.
