Something Wicked This Way Comes (Fantasy Masterworks, #49) (A Leo Waterman mystery)

by Ray Bradbury

[leahrosereads]

Still not my favorite Bradbury, but I've upped this to 5 stars after this re-read. Everything below still stands, but I was able to get quite a bit more out of this re-read. Firstly being that it was a little bit creepier than I remember it. Maybe I read it too fast, or didn't grasp it well enough the first go around, or something else. But, it was definitely creepier to me. Which I loved! Still absolutely adored Will and Jim, but I can't believe I made no mention of Charles the first go around.

Will's dad was a definite later highlight to this story, and I can't believe I missed how great of a character he really was the first go around. Honestly, the characters hands down make this story from being a run of the mill horror to the fantastical creation it is.

[2014]
Not my favorite Bradbury, but I enjoyed this a lot.

I particularly loved the two main characters, Will and Jim. They're adventurous, normal 13 year old boys. They're best friends, and while they get into shenanigans (mostly Jim's doings), they're good kids. Their lives are fun, but predictable, as any 13 year old's life is.

Well, until a carnival comes to town, early. And then, Jim and Will's lives aren't so predictable...or safe.

As I said, this wasn't my favorite Bradbury, but I really enjoyed it. It's a fast paced, quick read. So, if you want to give another Bradbury a shot, I'd recommend it. Especially now around Halloween.