A review by amandaquotidianbooks
Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury

adventurous dark emotional 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? It's complicated

3.0

2022: This is such an odd book. This is some of Bradbury’s most beautiful writing, but it slows down the scenes to a snail’s pace. The book is an uncomfortable read, flip flopping between two boys hiding from relentless horrors to a 52-year-old man’s midlife crisis. Is this book for children or adults? It felt like it went on too long for me to enjoy it very much, though I understand why it is so beloved. (Also was uncomfortable with how the dwarf character was described as well as the overall exoticism that pervades the book.)

2017: This was creepier than I expected. Turns out I'm not a super fan of Bradbury's novels. I prefer his short stories. I found my attention scattered while reading this and so switched to the audiobook, which was better. I didn't love any of the main protagonists, so only 3 stars for this first read.
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