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jayisreading's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
2.75
I think the best way to explain how I feel about this novel is that I wish it was written by someone else. I really liked the premise and overall atmosphere of the novel, considering that it had an autumnal setting with the right amount of eerie and unsettling. Unfortunately, I think Bradbury’s delivery of the story fell short, and I would say his writing style is somewhat to blame. There were some instances when his distinct lyricism worked in his favor, but in most other cases, I found it strange and cumbersome, which made it difficult for me to fully immerse myself into the story. Regarding plot and characters, it was hard for me to get a lot out of either because of Bradbury’s writing style, or I felt that they lacked substance, particularly the characters. Another issue I had with the novel was the language, which I found really dated. To be fair to Bradbury, this isn’t his fault— It’s just how things go as language about certain things and ideas change over time.
I really wanted to like this novel, but it didn’t work for me. I also think it’s quite possible that I’m just not a fan of Bradbury’s writings, despite being interested in the themes and ideas he has. (This is also likely why I started this review with the wish that someone else had written this novel.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, and Death
Moderate: Misogyny and Racism
Minor: Alcohol
areyouciarious's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.5
It's like a coming-of-age story for both young and old.
The writing style and language was a bit hard to follow at first, but the story flows well once you get the hang of it.
The writing style and language was a bit hard to follow at first, but the story flows well once you get the hang of it.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Blood, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
lynxpardinus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, and Gun violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Fatphobia, Racial slurs, Racism, and Cultural appropriation
Minor: Sexual content and Alcohol
uranaishi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, and Gaslighting
Minor: Body horror and Alcohol
brynn_books's review against another edition
3.0
This is not something I would normally pick up. I had to read it for school. This book was pretty creepy. I don’t know. It wasn’t bad but it wasn’t great. Maybe it just wasn’t my kind of book?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, and Death
Moderate: Child death, Misogyny, and Racism
Minor: Body shaming, Racial slurs, and Alcohol