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This book is not what you expect if you read Bradbury for his sci-fi or horror. It has a sinister side, but mostly it tells the story of the summer of magic that young boys have in their hometown. This is essential Bradbury- his voice, his love, his art. And I'm taking a risk when I say it would make great school reading- but it breaks out of the mold of high school reading that depresses young and inquisitive minds. This book is a beautiful description of an era not so different from the one I grew up in a little later- the kids walked where they wanted, by themselves, they ran it when the spirit hit them, and they did not get drawn into virtual worlds unless it was a book or movie theater. Ah, now, I'm starting to sound like a fogey. Let the book speak to you, its words and music and magic are timeless.
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I love this book! I actually have several copies on hand to loan to friends. The prose is fresh and Bradbury-esque, and reading it makes me feel like I'm ten years old again at the start of my summer vacation.
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Not your typical Bradbury. A master of words. I am eternally imprinted with his similies and metaphors.
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I finally got around to reading this one after being on my shelf for a couple of years and I have to say that it was really enjoyable. This is a Bradbury novel that tells the story of a magical summer in 1928 from the perspective of Douglas, a 12-year old boy. Actually, the book is a collection of stories told about various characters in a small town in Illinois. The characters and events in this novel are very memorable and include stories of the old and how death affects everyone in the town. Bradbury has a knack for making common day events mystical and enchanting. I would highly recommend this one!
One of my very favorite books; my book group just read it. Sweet, human, by turns terrifying and uplifting.
My favorite Ray Bradbury story I've read so far. The stories within the book will stay with you for a very long time. This is a great read when you're really yearning for summertime.
From one of America's greats in the genres of fantasy and science fiction. An interest catching, heart engaging, well crafted book that's just that little bit unusual which makes a great classic.
Good condition. Grandmaster edition.
I had to read this for school, and I was surprised by how much I liked it.