Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
In this dark fantasy novel, two thirteen-year-old friends, Jim Nightshade and William Halloway, encounter a sinister traveling carnival that arrives in their small Midwestern town just before Halloween. The carnival's malevolent proprietor, Mr. Dark, possesses the power to grant the townspeople's deepest desires, but at a terrible cost. As the boys uncover the nightmarish truth behind the carnival's attractions, they must confront their own fears and temptations. A battle between good and evil ensues, with the fate of their souls and the soul of the town hanging in the balance. The story is a coming-of-age tale that explores the struggle between youth and maturity, and the recognition that every individual harbors both darkness and light within them.
The 1806th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1962
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 240-290
- Words
- 83,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 79th on Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books (NPR)
- 236th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 50 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels That Everyone Should Read (Flavor Wire)