Reviews

Algo Sinistro Vem Por Aí by Ray Bradbury

errski's review against another edition

5.0

I read this for the first time when I was younger and have read so many books by Ray Bradbury since then. I loved it the first time, and would say it's one of my favorite books.

Reread 2022
The reread for this book hit different, but still really enjoy this book. The dark themes appeal to me, but now being older and having friends with children, I can relate more closely to Charles and the adult characters, which is really interesting to me. I'm not in my 50s, but I can now understand the appeal of going forward in time as a kid, but also going back in time as an adult... which made this read feel really different. The characters and carnival have/has more depth, the metaphors read different to me, and I am really happy I decided to read this again.

I couldn't figure out how to change the edition because the second time around I read a more recent edition... (just a note for myself)

greader87's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

vaughtgn's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

damaris_d20007's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

sleepless_sam's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

jaymeeduck's review against another edition

mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

the_sunken_library's review against another edition

5.0

Ray Bradbury at his best. His use of metaphors and smilies make this an enchantingly dark read. Beautifully written, a haunting sorry about young boys who wish to grow up too fast and old men and women desperately seeking a return to their youth. This will keep you on your toes and your heart beating fast. A must read for any scifi or horror fan.

andreadmw's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Nostalgic. I’m not sure how well this stands up in 2024 but I can’t ding this too much. It’s Ray Bradbury who is one of the main reasons I love scifi. 

servicedawg's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Sounds like a regular day at the Bundaberg show ❤️

awerring's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25