A review by josiah17
Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury

challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

"Everything that happens before Death is what counts.”

Kind of an untraditional exploration of horror, but beautiful in its themes at the same time. Bradbury uses a more flowery and almost dramatized approach to his prose which creates an interesting reading experience. Good book. Glad I finally read another Bradbury novel and I'll read more this year for sure.

Dad," said Will, his voice very faint. "Are you a good person?" 

"To you and your mother, yes, I try. But no man's a hero to himself. I've lived with me a lifetime, Will. I know everything worth knowing about myself-"

"And, adding it all up...?"

"The sum? As they come and go, and I mostly sit very still and tight, yes, I'm all right.”