Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury

Something Wicked This Way Comes

Green Town #2

Ray Bradbury

293 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

For those who still dream and remember, for those yet to experience the hypnotic power of its dark poetry, step inside. The show is about to begin. Cooger & Dark’s Pandemonium Shadow Show has come to Green Town, Illinois, to destroy every life...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,516 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 79%
adventurous 58%
tense 41%
reflective 25%
emotional 22%
hopeful 15%
challenging 13%
inspiring 7%
funny 5%
sad 5%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 23%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 29% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.77

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