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17 ratings, 3.82 average rating, 6 reviews
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published
September 30th 2003
(first published 1978)
by Wildside Press
binding
Paperback, 192 pages
isbn
0809533081
(isbn13: 9780809533084)
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Read in January, 2006
Read thru this novel last night in a little over an hour. It's a fairly short book, and the story just carried me right along to the finish.
The cover copy* compares Reamy to Ray Bradbury; the first chapter left me feeling as if he were trying too hard to be like Ray, but the style/tone settled down fairly quickly once the story got started.
The style isn't the only comparison: As in Something Wicked This Way Comes - the ...more
The cover copy* compares Reamy to Ray Bradbury; the first chapter left me feeling as if he were trying too hard to be like Ray, but the style/tone settled down fairly quickly once the story got started.
The style isn't the only comparison: As in Something Wicked This Way Comes - the ...more
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A beautiful and haunting story, somewhat reminiscent of Ray Bradbury's best and creepiest work. When a traveling circus comes to a small Kansas town, the locals are intrigued by the chance to see strange creatures like Tiny Tim, a cyclops, a mermaid, and a snake woman, among others. When Evelyn Bradley meets the Angel Boy, a mystery and a love story are simultaneously launched. Soon enough, strange things begin to happen in town. As Evelyn investigates, the secrets slowly come into the light. Pa...more
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Read in October, 2008
The first time I read this book I could hardly get through it. The second time I read it I was stunned by its wonderful evocation of a romanticized past and its Bradburyesque qualities. This time I was able to appreciate the more subtle aspects of what Mr. Reamy was trying to do. It really is a beautiful fantasy and perfect for this time of year.
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I was so sorry to hear when Tom Reamy died. This book is one of the best that I've ever read. It reminded me very much of Ray Bradbury and I think Reamy would have been a natural successor to Bradbury. Excellent work.
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What might have been! Strong book, and only novel by an author who died too young. Beautiful imagery and storytelling skills.
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Read in June, 2007
recommends it for:
People who like an evil carnival.
Excellent! The more I think about this book the creepier it gets!!!
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