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Bradbury shines in his ability to resurrect the mysteries and enchantments of childhood, where however mundane, everything feels like it's science fiction or at least has the potential to be science fiction.
He brings this perspective to all of his work, but I will say, his best material is that which truly centers around science fiction. Interestingly, his characters are not a bold, futuristic, high-techy lot per se, but rather, are incredibly normal humans with normal human follies, feelings, and imperfections. which are made all the more ridiculous in the lonely theater of space.
His satire isn't sharp or cutting - it's soft and sentimental, and it's VERY comforting to read. While some of these stories are pretty hit or miss (wasn't a fan of most of the Ireland stories in general), overall, this is a great collection.
He brings this perspective to all of his work, but I will say, his best material is that which truly centers around science fiction. Interestingly, his characters are not a bold, futuristic, high-techy lot per se, but rather, are incredibly normal humans with normal human follies, feelings, and imperfections. which are made all the more ridiculous in the lonely theater of space.
His satire isn't sharp or cutting - it's soft and sentimental, and it's VERY comforting to read. While some of these stories are pretty hit or miss (wasn't a fan of most of the Ireland stories in general), overall, this is a great collection.
