The New and Improved Mrs. Plant hasn’t read it!
I bought her a copy, but I may re read it first.
Good book.
You obviously like it.
I love Bradbury. The part where he discribes the contents of his fathers pockets breaks my heart because that was the sort of stuff my Dad had in his. You never knew what a little boy he was at heart until he emptied his pockets.
I need to reread this one now that I’m older and can relate to the sacrifice of years better.
I’d always thought of this as a “Young Adult” book, or a “Science Fiction” book, or an “Old Fart” book.
I know I read it as a kid, and saw a couple of minutes of the movie. But really didn’t remember it.
Just recently, though, I stumbled on an audiobook version. And was blown away by the depth, the intimate feel, and the lyricism of the language. I “rewound” and listened a couple of times to the scene where the circus steals into town and sets up. And did the same with the scenes in the library. Deliciously moody.
Now I’m working my way though Bradbury’s short stories. Can anyone recommend another author that uses language the way Bradbury does?
I’m wondering if Neil Gaiman would count. I’m listening to him read one of his books, and it has a little of that poetic feel to it. Anyone else?
Jason Robards did very well in the film.
Moving over to Cafe Society.
Never read it but I love the movie.
My autographed copy is a prized possession.
I hate you.
I forgot to add that it is personalized, too.
And Jonathan Pryce was amazing as Mr. Dark. I like the movie a lot.
Ooh, that I’ve gotta see!
Here’s the link to the audiobook on iTunes.
I just realized where I know the reader’s voice from: Stefan Rudniki also reads a number of the Ender’s Game books, esp. the Ender’s Shadow series… Hey! Latest one’s finally out: Shadows in Flight, read by Rudniki, Scott Brick and others.
It is an outstanding movie.
And I really, really, hate Silence, Sinus, whatshisname.
Oh yes! I was only 25 when that came out. I thought I understood that scene, but watching it now, words fail me. No young person understands what that cost the old man.
Yeah, but he came through.
I tried reading it a few weeks ago, but the book was very bizarre with WTF inducing digressions although I do like other stuff by Bradbury.
Your Mother dresses you funny, and nobody likes you.
Seriously, how old are you? You might want to try it again when you’re older.
I once held a copy of Dark Carnival in my very own hands, a signed, first edition. It was like holding the crown jewels and I was sweaty and nervous until I gave it back. When I first got on line, I went looking for that book. I see “Dark Carnival $25” on eBay and I’m all excited until I see that the actual item for sale is a photocopy of the dust jacket.
Great book. I don’t have a copy of Something Wicked anymore. Loaned, not returned. Blind Voices by Tom Reamy has close to the same feel.
ETA: Oh, and you suck.