Author: H. G. Wells
Published: 1895
Genres: Fiction
Rating: 3
Summary
The classic tale of the Time Traveler and the extraordinary world he discovers in the far distant future. A haunting portrayal of Darwin's evolutionary theory carried to a terrible conclusion.
Review
An interesting if not compelling read. The social commentary is overt to the point that the storyline is convoluted to fit that purpose. Particularly disturbing is the Time Traveler's condescending attitude towards all things futuristic. He treats the beings more as pets, and seems to feel no resposibility for his actions upon that future world.
Notes
This is a very short read. Worthwhile if you care about classics, the uproar over Darwinian theory in the late 1800s, and time travel.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Author: Ray Bradbury
Published: 1962
Genres: Fiction
Rating: 5
Summary
The carnival rolls in sometime after midnight, ushering in Halloween a week early. The shrill siren song of a calliope beckons to all with a seductive promise of dreams and youth regained. In this season of dying, Cooger & Dark's Pandemonium Shadow Show has come to Green Town, Illinois, to destroy every life touched by its strange and sinister mystery. And two boys will discover the secret of its smoke, mazes, and mirrors; two friends who will soon know all too well the heavy cost of wishes. . .and the stuff of nightmare.
Review
Through his creative prose style and vast vocabulary , Bradbury weaves a classic tale of good versus evil. The teenage-boy view point adds to the element of suspense and fear. And--without giving too much away--the climax is well worth the journey.
Notes
Originally read under duress for a book club, this quickly became one of my favorite Halloween tales. A must read for everyone this time of year.
Published: 1962
Genres: Fiction
Rating: 5
Summary
The carnival rolls in sometime after midnight, ushering in Halloween a week early. The shrill siren song of a calliope beckons to all with a seductive promise of dreams and youth regained. In this season of dying, Cooger & Dark's Pandemonium Shadow Show has come to Green Town, Illinois, to destroy every life touched by its strange and sinister mystery. And two boys will discover the secret of its smoke, mazes, and mirrors; two friends who will soon know all too well the heavy cost of wishes. . .and the stuff of nightmare.
Review
Through his creative prose style and vast vocabulary , Bradbury weaves a classic tale of good versus evil. The teenage-boy view point adds to the element of suspense and fear. And--without giving too much away--the climax is well worth the journey.
Notes
Originally read under duress for a book club, this quickly became one of my favorite Halloween tales. A must read for everyone this time of year.
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