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I literally just finished this a few days ago!! I have to know your thoughts!! A familiar face plays a huge role.
I'm only two chapters in and already Bradbury has me by the throat.
You've written an enticing review, Sara, with your perceptive thoughts on desire, temptation, and choice. I may have to look for a copy of this work.
It is not like anything I have ever read before, Laysee. I find that Bradbury was extremely versatile and I seem to like him in all his incarnations. I do not like horror at all and only some fantasy, but this was horrifying fantasy and I was captivated.
Lori wrote: "I literally just finished this a few days ago!! I have to know your thoughts!! A familiar face plays a huge role."
I loved how our familiar face got a whole new perspective added to him! This was downright chilling, wasn't it?
You've lured me in and I want to go to the carnival too...added...thank you Sara !
Do have fun, but watch your step, Jaidee!
A wonderful review, Sara. Sounds like a perfect October read.
Antoinette wrote: "A wonderful review, Sara. Sounds like a perfect October read."
Certainly catches the vibe of the season.
Sara wrote: "Lori wrote: "I literally just finished this a few days ago!! I have to know your thoughts!! A familiar face plays a huge role."
I loved how our familiar face got a whole new perspective added to h..."
Oh my yes!! Originally I thought he wasn’t our friend but think Mr. Dark is our Illustrated Man!
Fabulous review, Sara! Do you think you’ll read Farewell Summer? I plan to probably next year.
Yes, it is on my list. Maybe we could read it together? If you pick a month, I will be in.
Gosh, Sara, your review of this is so good, it makes me wish I’d read it with you as a buddy-read. I loved the atmosphere, but at the time the deeper themes eluded me. Perhaps I’ll reread it one day, I certainly loved the ambiance…
Jennifer wrote: "Gosh, Sara, your review of this is so good, it makes me wish I’d read it with you as a buddy-read. I loved the atmosphere, but at the time the deeper themes eluded me. Perhaps I’ll reread it one da..."
I think this book is very complex. I'm guessing I got only a smidgen of what Bradbury was saying. It would be a marvelous book to buddy read because it begs for interpretation and I'm betting 10 people would see it 10 different ways!
Fran wrote: "Wonderful review, Sara!"
Thanks, Fran.
I have to echo Jennifer's comment. I remember enjoying this one but don't recall being affected by it. You make me want to reread this one and see if I feel differently with the passage of time. Wonderful review, Sara.
Thank you, Candi. I think Bradbury writes the kinds of stories that can easily be seen as just fun, but often he buries something there that lies just beneath the surface and tempts us to find it. I used to read him as if he were just spinning a yarn, but lately I've come to realize I wasn't looking hard enough. I might be wrong, but I think it made a difference for me reading with old eyes, instead of young ones.
Sara wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Gosh, Sara, your review of this is so good, it makes me wish I’d read it with you as a buddy-read. I loved the atmosphere, but at the time the deeper themes eluded me. Perhaps I’ll..."
You may end up getting Candi and me to read this together, Sara, lol. I love that you can see so many possibilities inside it.
That would be exciting for me, Jennifer, because I would like to know what both of you think on a second read!
"You may end up getting Candi and me to read this together, Sara, lol. I love that you can see so many possibilities inside it."
I was thinking the same thing when I wrote my previous comment, Jennifer!
I had avoided this because, like you, I thought it might be too heavy on the horror. After reading your excellent review, I’m in. Thank you for sharing, Sara!
Kimber wrote: "I had avoided this because, like you, I thought it might be too heavy on the horror. After reading your excellent review, I’m in. Thank you for sharing, Sara!"
I was glad it didn't feel like a horror tale to me.
Candi wrote: ""You may end up getting Candi and me to read this together, Sara, lol. I love that you can see so many possibilities inside it."
I was thinking the same thing when I wrote my previous comment, Jen..."
It certainly would feel low-pressure, Candi, which I'm guessing we both could use these days, lol.
Bradbury always surprises me too, with his wisdom and melding of everyday life and horror. Even Dandelion Wine does that. I don't read horror or sci-fi, as a rule, but I do read Bradbury, he transcends genres.
Exactly what I feel, Diane. I think it is because Bradbury never stops seeing the "people" in his sci-fi works. Dandelion Wine is truly a masterpiece that stands on its own. Very unique.
Sara, this one never made my list because I generally don't read horror. Your perceptive review has me re-considering this tale.
"Perhaps there is something more frightening than death, and that is the fear of living, of opening up to whatever life brings us, including the slow years of becoming and the advanced years of regretting some of what you have become. We can be happy or unhappy, but Bradbury seems to tell us that the choice is mostly ours."
This theme rings throughout a lot of literature and IMO always bears repeating. I can only imagine the impact when conveyed by Bradbury, so I am adding.
By the way, Dandelion Wine (thank you Candi for pointing me there!) is a relatively new favorite for me. With it, I fell in love with Bradbury's writing. I had only read Fahrenheit 451 before picking it up.
Like Dandelion Wine, this one is a bit of a departure from what we think of when we think of Bradbury. Of course, it is different in a completely other way: Dandelion Wine is just the sweetest story to me and, like you, it found its way into my favorites folder immediately. I don't think this is a horror tale, but definitely a tale about the struggle between good and evil and the dangers of temptation; although a great number of people on GR disagree with me. I would be very excited to know what you would think of it!
What a wonderful review! You write so eloquently. We’re not friends on here but I do follow your reviews. I often check your shelves when starting a new book to see if you’ve read it and what you say nearly always chimes with what I think but cannot put into words properly. Are you a writer in the real world?
Thank you, Victoria. I have always loved writing. I think the real world would probably say "no", but for myself I say "yes". I wish I had given it the time and attention I once thought I would.
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I'm only two chapters in and already Bradbury has me by the throat.
You've written an enticing review, Sara, with your perceptive thoughts on desire, temptation, and choice. I may have to look for a copy of this work.
It is not like anything I have ever read before, Laysee. I find that Bradbury was extremely versatile and I seem to like him in all his incarnations. I do not like horror at all and only some fantasy, but this was horrifying fantasy and I was captivated.
Lori wrote: "I literally just finished this a few days ago!! I have to know your thoughts!! A familiar face plays a huge role."I loved how our familiar face got a whole new perspective added to him! This was downright chilling, wasn't it?
You've lured me in and I want to go to the carnival too...added...thank you Sara !
Do have fun, but watch your step, Jaidee!
A wonderful review, Sara. Sounds like a perfect October read.
Antoinette wrote: "A wonderful review, Sara. Sounds like a perfect October read."Certainly catches the vibe of the season.
Sara wrote: "Lori wrote: "I literally just finished this a few days ago!! I have to know your thoughts!! A familiar face plays a huge role."I loved how our familiar face got a whole new perspective added to h..."
Oh my yes!! Originally I thought he wasn’t our friend but think Mr. Dark is our Illustrated Man!
Fabulous review, Sara! Do you think you’ll read Farewell Summer? I plan to probably next year.
Yes, it is on my list. Maybe we could read it together? If you pick a month, I will be in.
Gosh, Sara, your review of this is so good, it makes me wish I’d read it with you as a buddy-read. I loved the atmosphere, but at the time the deeper themes eluded me. Perhaps I’ll reread it one day, I certainly loved the ambiance…
Jennifer wrote: "Gosh, Sara, your review of this is so good, it makes me wish I’d read it with you as a buddy-read. I loved the atmosphere, but at the time the deeper themes eluded me. Perhaps I’ll reread it one da..."I think this book is very complex. I'm guessing I got only a smidgen of what Bradbury was saying. It would be a marvelous book to buddy read because it begs for interpretation and I'm betting 10 people would see it 10 different ways!
Fran wrote: "Wonderful review, Sara!"Thanks, Fran.
I have to echo Jennifer's comment. I remember enjoying this one but don't recall being affected by it. You make me want to reread this one and see if I feel differently with the passage of time. Wonderful review, Sara.
Thank you, Candi. I think Bradbury writes the kinds of stories that can easily be seen as just fun, but often he buries something there that lies just beneath the surface and tempts us to find it. I used to read him as if he were just spinning a yarn, but lately I've come to realize I wasn't looking hard enough. I might be wrong, but I think it made a difference for me reading with old eyes, instead of young ones.
Sara wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Gosh, Sara, your review of this is so good, it makes me wish I’d read it with you as a buddy-read. I loved the atmosphere, but at the time the deeper themes eluded me. Perhaps I’ll..."You may end up getting Candi and me to read this together, Sara, lol. I love that you can see so many possibilities inside it.
That would be exciting for me, Jennifer, because I would like to know what both of you think on a second read!
"You may end up getting Candi and me to read this together, Sara, lol. I love that you can see so many possibilities inside it."I was thinking the same thing when I wrote my previous comment, Jennifer!
I had avoided this because, like you, I thought it might be too heavy on the horror. After reading your excellent review, I’m in. Thank you for sharing, Sara!
Kimber wrote: "I had avoided this because, like you, I thought it might be too heavy on the horror. After reading your excellent review, I’m in. Thank you for sharing, Sara!"I was glad it didn't feel like a horror tale to me.
Candi wrote: ""You may end up getting Candi and me to read this together, Sara, lol. I love that you can see so many possibilities inside it."I was thinking the same thing when I wrote my previous comment, Jen..."
It certainly would feel low-pressure, Candi, which I'm guessing we both could use these days, lol.
Bradbury always surprises me too, with his wisdom and melding of everyday life and horror. Even Dandelion Wine does that. I don't read horror or sci-fi, as a rule, but I do read Bradbury, he transcends genres.
Exactly what I feel, Diane. I think it is because Bradbury never stops seeing the "people" in his sci-fi works. Dandelion Wine is truly a masterpiece that stands on its own. Very unique.
Sara, this one never made my list because I generally don't read horror. Your perceptive review has me re-considering this tale."Perhaps there is something more frightening than death, and that is the fear of living, of opening up to whatever life brings us, including the slow years of becoming and the advanced years of regretting some of what you have become. We can be happy or unhappy, but Bradbury seems to tell us that the choice is mostly ours."
This theme rings throughout a lot of literature and IMO always bears repeating. I can only imagine the impact when conveyed by Bradbury, so I am adding.
By the way, Dandelion Wine (thank you Candi for pointing me there!) is a relatively new favorite for me. With it, I fell in love with Bradbury's writing. I had only read Fahrenheit 451 before picking it up.
Like Dandelion Wine, this one is a bit of a departure from what we think of when we think of Bradbury. Of course, it is different in a completely other way: Dandelion Wine is just the sweetest story to me and, like you, it found its way into my favorites folder immediately. I don't think this is a horror tale, but definitely a tale about the struggle between good and evil and the dangers of temptation; although a great number of people on GR disagree with me. I would be very excited to know what you would think of it!
What a wonderful review! You write so eloquently. We’re not friends on here but I do follow your reviews. I often check your shelves when starting a new book to see if you’ve read it and what you say nearly always chimes with what I think but cannot put into words properly. Are you a writer in the real world?
Thank you, Victoria. I have always loved writing. I think the real world would probably say "no", but for myself I say "yes". I wish I had given it the time and attention I once thought I would.
