Mass Market Paperback, 215 pages
English language
Published Feb. 13, 1982 by Bantam Books.
The other side of Dandelion Wine, referring to some of the same characters in a gloomier, more frightening way. A growing up story.
The deep fears of impermanence, and of losing someone you love
A classic horror book that stands the test of time. Will, Jim and Will’s father are characters that will stay with you long after you’ve closed the book. As will the characters and freaks that inhabit the carnival and continue to lure unsuspecting carnival goers to a somewhat unexpected end…
I rate the story a five, but I had a hard time with Bradbury’s language and style (which many adore). If you love gothic horror, this one is great, if luxuriant and Byzantine when it comes to the prose.
I re-"read" this in the audiobook version, and I'm glad I did...it was a wonderful combination of story, language, and voice.
A fine, well-crafted scary novel. Not as good as Fahrenheit 451, but definitely solidifies Ray Bradbury as an excellent author in my opinion.
Terrifying and dripping with atmosphere, Something Wicked is one of the better horror novels I've read. And, as Ray says in his afterword, you can picture each scene playing out as he describes it. I have to go back and watch the movie now.
A classic book. It's not my favorite work by Bradbury, but it's a close second to The Martian Chronicles.
