Advantages: Superb imagary evocative of summer. Disadvantages: Recurring theme of death and loss
Although Dandelion Wine is listed under Sci Fi/ horror, it is in fact neither of these. Ray Bradbury’s novel is a nostalgic and imaginative collection of stories evoking memories of childhood experiences and discoveries.
Dandelion Wine is a semi-autobiographical novel. In his introduction to the book, Bradbury explains that he did in fact construct the novel from memories of his own childhood, that he did have a best friend called John Huff and ... ...inverted pond of heaven.”
Dandelion Wine is a beautiful book that should be approached as the title suggests. Sip it slowly and savour the words. It may not be all that sweet and there may be a hint of dryness in the grief and guilt but it is always sparkling with images and similies bubbling through the crystal clear writing. Even though the book was written in 1957, the story is still as relevant today. Bradbury has successfully captured the feelings ...
MAFARRIMOND 09.04.2005
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