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krytygr's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
I absolutely adore Ray Bradbury. This is probably my favorite of his works.. he has such a unique talent with words. Sometimes they almost seem contradictory within the sentences, and that’s what makes his stories so different. It’s really quite beautiful!
luisasm's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty good, a solid collections of stories. Not my favorite short story book of his, but still great, because of course it's Ray Bradbury, and apparently he incapable of anything bad. I did love the Ice Cream Suit, and a few other ones. Quite a variety too, which is nice.
marta0r's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this! The october country is one of my favourite books, which I reread every year, and I had no idea that there was more. This was the most wonderful library find
cauchemarlena's review against another edition
2.0
Kuidagi kehv ja nukker lugemine oli... Õudu tekitavat ei leidnud kohe üldse ja uuesti lugemiseks ette ilmselt ka ei võtaks. Laused olid minu arust liiga sageli pikad ja kohmakad, kuigi väga ilusasse eesti keelde tõlgitud, nii et päris raisatud aeg selle lugemine just ka ei olnud. Eraldiseisvate juttudena oleks see raamat minu poolt kõrgema hinde saanud, aga kuna ühtse terviku tunnet tegelikult ei tekkinud, siis jäägu nii.
sausome's review against another edition
2.0
I'm not entirely sure what to think of this book ... I mean, it was interesting -- always enjoy the 'otherworldly creatures of the night' kind of thing -- but I guess it read more like a series of connected short stories than an entire novel. Which isn't BAD, just not expected, I suppose.
Although, reading the author's afterword, the book began as various short stories published in different magazines, so I think Bradbury essentially did some creative weaving. I like that this edition has the artwork done by Charles Addams (yup, that Addams -- of Addams Family fame!) and that Bradbury and Addams had communicated about this set of stories before they saw light, because it totally reminded me of the Addams Family in a way. Also, in a vague sort of way (probably to do with the main character, Timothy, being a 10-year-old mortal boy amongst other creatures) it reminded me of Gaiman's Graveyard Book (which is awesome, by the way).
Anyhow. I feel sort of bad for not liking it more as it won a National Book Award. But I like this blurb about it (it's what hooked me in the first place, I think):
"High on a hill by a forked tree, the House beckons its family homeward, and they come--travelers from the lyrical, lush imagination of Ray Bradbury. From the Dust Returned chronicles a community of eternal beings: a mummified matriarch who speaks in dust; a sleeping daughter who lives through the eyes and ears of the creatures she visits in her dreams; an uncle with wings like sea-green sails. And there is also the mortal child Timothy, the foundling son who yearns to be like those he loves: to fly, to sleep in daytime, and to live forever. Instead, his task is to witness the family's struggle with the startling possibility of its own end."
Although, reading the author's afterword, the book began as various short stories published in different magazines, so I think Bradbury essentially did some creative weaving. I like that this edition has the artwork done by Charles Addams (yup, that Addams -- of Addams Family fame!) and that Bradbury and Addams had communicated about this set of stories before they saw light, because it totally reminded me of the Addams Family in a way. Also, in a vague sort of way (probably to do with the main character, Timothy, being a 10-year-old mortal boy amongst other creatures) it reminded me of Gaiman's Graveyard Book (which is awesome, by the way).
Anyhow. I feel sort of bad for not liking it more as it won a National Book Award. But I like this blurb about it (it's what hooked me in the first place, I think):
"High on a hill by a forked tree, the House beckons its family homeward, and they come--travelers from the lyrical, lush imagination of Ray Bradbury. From the Dust Returned chronicles a community of eternal beings: a mummified matriarch who speaks in dust; a sleeping daughter who lives through the eyes and ears of the creatures she visits in her dreams; an uncle with wings like sea-green sails. And there is also the mortal child Timothy, the foundling son who yearns to be like those he loves: to fly, to sleep in daytime, and to live forever. Instead, his task is to witness the family's struggle with the startling possibility of its own end."
adru's review against another edition
Paremat sorti Bradbury tekitab suurt elevust, aga siin läksin ainult mõnel korral tähelepanelikuks. Nende mõne hetke pärast tasus lugeda kyll.
feefie4o's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Loved the concept, some of the stories are not comfortable for a modern audience
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment and Adult/minor relationship
bhawargi's review
3.25