Such an exciting topic. I don't know anything about book banning in other countries despite being multilingual. But some months ago, I read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury for the first time (Stephen King’s recommendation in ‘On writing’). Besides the fact that I found the writing insanely good, the idea that we could live in a society where reading is banned still haunts me. I grew up with a book in my hand.
I love Ray Bradbury! The Handmaid’s Tale is another one that touches on the topic but in her book, reading is only banned for women. It is such a dark tool for control and always under the guise of protecting people. I too find it terrifying.
Love 1984.
I hope you enjoy next week’s article. It’s an incredible book.
Such an exciting topic. I don't know anything about book banning in other countries despite being multilingual. But some months ago, I read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury for the first time (Stephen King’s recommendation in ‘On writing’). Besides the fact that I found the writing insanely good, the idea that we could live in a society where reading is banned still haunts me. I grew up with a book in my hand.
I love Ray Bradbury! The Handmaid’s Tale is another one that touches on the topic but in her book, reading is only banned for women. It is such a dark tool for control and always under the guise of protecting people. I too find it terrifying.