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Oct 07, 2014 Lisa rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, 2014-ffchallenge

This was a short book, and this is going to be quite a short review. Without a doubt, I enjoyed the atmosphere, it captures the wonders of youth so well. And the carnival is quite intriguing, it provides not just the young, but anyone that desires something, the answer to their dreams. The two boys, Jim and Will, are quite different as it is interesting see their different reactions to things. Jim much more fearless and adventurous, full of strong desires and the drive to try and get them, and W ...more

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Dec 24, 2012 Anna Tan rated it liked it · review of another edition

Cooger & Dark's Pandemonium Shadow Show has arrived in town. Jim Nightshade and Will Halloway are excited to visit the carnival. But somewhere along the way, as the boys prowl in the night, they are caught up in a series of frightening events that threaten their very lives.

Something Wicked This Way Comes is a truly frightening story, where evil, hidden evil, darkens what should have been a happy carnival and starts taking the lives of the people of Green Town.

I struggled a little to finish thi ...more

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Jul 26, 2013 Joel rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: hard-copy

Honestly, didn't bother finishing this one. Got about 3/4 of the way in and decided that I could not justify continuing to read. I just find most of Bradbury's writing to be dull and anemic - his more impactful works notwithstadning. This book did nothing for me, and I was super bored. ...more

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Aug 19, 2016 Micah rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: by-infps

This is the second novel I've read from Ray Bradbury. I actually enjoyed this book more than Fahrenheit 451. The book is dark, magical, childish, and yet very mature. The book takes a look at the cost of living, and the importance of letting go. ...more

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Oct 28, 2017 Lex Marroquin rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This is my first Ray Bradbury book. It’s clear why he’s considered a master of the craft. The prose is exquisite. His dialogue has a bygone era charm but it’s pretty hokey.

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