Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury

Dandelion Wine

Green Town #1

Ray Bradbury

338 pages first pub 1957 (editions) user-added

fiction classics emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Description

The summer of '28 was a vintage season for a growing boy. A summer of green apple trees, mowed lawns, and new sneakers. Of half-burnt firecrackers, of gathering dandelions, of Grandma's belly-busting dinner. It was a summer of sorrows and marvels ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,850 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 59%
hopeful 53%
lighthearted 45%
adventurous 43%
inspiring 36%
relaxing 27%
funny 22%
mysterious 22%
sad 15%
dark 5%
tense 4%
challenging 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 33%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.04

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