Ultimately a meditation on the power of love in the face of evil, the novel contains a wealth of themes, ranging from the natures of transformation to the graceful acceptance of aging. Appealing to children and adults alike, the story, which lies on the cusp between the horror and fantasy genres, portrays two boys and their adventures with a mystical circus and its sinister ringmaster. In fact, Something Wicked This Way Comes combines elements of the bildungsroman (a coming-of-age story) with elements of science fiction. It was written on the heels of his science-fiction classics The Martian Chronicles and Fahrenheit 451 as well as his widely read bildungsroman Dandelion Wine. The message it delivers is much needed in the world at this moment, fight dark with light, evil with good and don't be afraid to stand up for what you believe in.Published in 1962, Something Wicked This Way Comes, by Ray Bradbury, is arguably the last of the author's most beloved novels. There is true magic in this book, I feel so grateful to have been able to read and enjoy it. And the characters - Mr Dark, Mr Cooger and their clan are spectacular how the tents are erected, the balloon, the carousel - just everything is nothing that I have ever had the pleasure to read about before. The words and expressionism he uses are captivating, magical even. Yes I have read horror stories involving carnivals and funfairs, I love them BUT I have never read anything in the style that Ray Bradbury writes. Described as a Horror/Fantasy novel with a hypnotic poetic style of writing, I have to say I have never read anything quite like it. It took me just two days because I could not put it down. Oh my goodness, I have just finished reading Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury.
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