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A review by warloujoyce
Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes: The Authorized Adaptation by Ray Bradbury
4.0
'Because you need fuel, gas, something to run a carnival on, don't you? Maybe the carnival survives, living off the poison of the sins we do each other, and the ferment of our most terrible regrets.'
This graphic novel is an interpretation of Bradbury’s story of a sinister night circus that changes the lives of two best friends, Will and Jim. I am a fan of Ray Bradbury’s writing so this was really entertaining to read.
Rendered in a more visual format, this story comes alive with Wimberly’s illustrations. However, given the need for brevity, I felt that some important plot points were missing or there were apparent gaps. It felt like I was only able to explore the surface of a rich story. It’s also text heavy but I don’t blame Wimberly since Bradbury’s words are amazing.
Nonetheless, the artwork is well done and striking. Wimberly managed to capture the eerie atmosphere that is essential to the story. And this succeeded in encouraging me to read the source material.
He gathered the boy somewhat closer and thought, Evil has only the power that we give it. I give you nothing. I take back. Starve. Starve. Starve.
This graphic novel is an interpretation of Bradbury’s story of a sinister night circus that changes the lives of two best friends, Will and Jim. I am a fan of Ray Bradbury’s writing so this was really entertaining to read.
Rendered in a more visual format, this story comes alive with Wimberly’s illustrations. However, given the need for brevity, I felt that some important plot points were missing or there were apparent gaps. It felt like I was only able to explore the surface of a rich story. It’s also text heavy but I don’t blame Wimberly since Bradbury’s words are amazing.
Nonetheless, the artwork is well done and striking. Wimberly managed to capture the eerie atmosphere that is essential to the story. And this succeeded in encouraging me to read the source material.
He gathered the boy somewhat closer and thought, Evil has only the power that we give it. I give you nothing. I take back. Starve. Starve. Starve.