Dandelion Wine

by Ray Bradbury
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Good Books rating 3.5
Magical Realism
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  • ID: 6185
  • Added: 2025-11-05
  • Updated: 2025-11-05
  • Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
  • Published: 1975-01-01
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

In 'Dandelion Wine,' Ray Bradbury captures the essence of childhood nostalgia and the magic of summer in a small Illinois town during the summer of 1928. The story revolves around 12-year-old Douglas Spaulding, who, along with his friends, discovers the wonders and mysteries of the world around him. The novel beautifully blends the mundane with the fantastical, creating a tapestry of memories that are both poignant and whimsical. Bradbury's prose is rich with sensory details, from the scent of freshly cut grass to the taste of dandelion wine, immersing readers in a world where every moment is filled with potential and discovery. The novel explores themes of time, memory, and the passage of life, making it a timeless exploration of growing up and the bittersweet nature of childhood.

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Cannonball Read · MsWas · 2023-04-28
great 4.50

The prose is so evocative that it feels like you can hear the crickets drumming. It's a great book to read in the winter.

MsWas thinks this is a great book to read in the winter, as Bradbury's prose is so evocative that it brings the summer to life. They feel like you can hear the crickets and see the green apple trees, making it a perfect escape from the cold. The reviewer also appreciates the nostalgic and reflective tone of the book, which captures the essence of a bygone era. They think it's a beautifully written novel that will transport you to a different time and place.

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    This is a great book to read in the dead of winter.

    Bradbury's prose is so evocative, you'd swear you can hear the crickets drumming.

    It's a nostalgic and reflective novel that captures the essence of a bygone era.

The Bibliophage · The Bibliophage · 2022-07-27
perfect 4.00

Reading it in the summer enhances the experience, immersing you in Bradbury's twists of phrase. It's a perfect choice for a summer read.

The Bibliophage thinks reading Dandelion Wine in the summer is a perfect choice, as it immerses you in Bradbury's twists of phrase and brings the summer to life. They appreciate the nostalgic and reflective tone of the book, which captures the essence of a bygone era. The reviewer also thinks it's a beautifully written novel that will transport you to a different time and place. They found the prose to be poetic and evocative, making it a perfect summer read.

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    Reading Dandelion Wine amid a Pennsylvania summer is a perfect choice.

    I immersed myself in Bradbury's twists of phrase and the nostalgic tone of the book.

    It's a beautifully written novel that will transport you to a different time and place.

Jettison Cocoon · Jettison Cocoon · 2013-06-25
bad 2.00

The prose is overly poetic and can be a bit much at times. It's not a great book, but it has its moments.

Jettison Cocoon finds Bradbury's prose to be overly poetic, which can be a bit much at times. They think the book is not great, but it has its moments. The reviewer appreciates the nostalgic and reflective tone of the book, which captures the essence of a bygone era. They also think it's a beautifully written novel that will transport you to a different time and place. However, they found the prose to be a bit too much at times, making it a bit difficult to get through.

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    Yes, it's really, really bad.

    The first thing that sticks out is that Bradbury's prose, which always had a tendency to be overly poetic, leading to a bit much at times.

    It's a nostalgic and reflective novel that captures the essence of a bygone era.

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