A review by linareadsthings
From the Dust Returned by Ray Bradbury

3.0

Ray Bradbury's From the Dust Returned isn't just a story of Halloween, spooks, and ghouls. It's also a story of family, love, loss, and coming to terms with our mortality. I first discovered Bradbury in high school through his short story The Pedestrian, and his writing style--immensely descriptive, laden with rich imagery, and almost lyrical--was as captivating then as it is in this novel.

While reading this, I was reminded of the Addams Family, and no wonder--Bradbury and Addams were close! Bradbury's novel carries a similar blend of eerie charm and quirky warmth to the TV show we all know and love. I find this mix refreshing; something a little abstract from gothic, but not quite contemporary.

I would definitely recommend From the Dust Returned to anyone wanting a relaxing read with a touch of an Addams Family twist.