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The October Country (Paperback)

by Ray Bradbury (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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Ray Bradbury's first short story collection is back in print, its chilling encounters with funhouse mirrors, parasitic accident-watchers, and strange poker chips intact. Both sides of Bradbury's vaunted childhood nostalgia are also on display, in the celebratory "Uncle Einar," and haunting "The Lake," the latter a fine elegy to childhood loss. This edition features a new introduction by Bradbury, an invaluable essay on writing, wherein the author tells of his "Theater of Morning Voices," and, by inference, encourages you to listen to the same murmurings in yourself. And has any writer anywhere ever made such good use of exclamation marks!? --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.


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Haunting, harrowing, and downright horrifying, this classic collection from the modern master of the fantastic features:
THE SMALL ASSASSIN: a fine, healthy baby boy was the new mother's dream come true -- or her nightmare . . .
THE EMISSARY: the faithful dog was the sick boy's only connectioin with the world outside -- and beyond . . .
THE WONDERFUL DEATH OF DUDLEY STONE: a most remarkable case of murder -- the deceased was delighted!
And more! --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings..., May 17 2008
By Warren E. Higgins - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The October Country (Mass Market Paperback)
From the outset, let me confess that I am a Bradbury novice as far as it goes, and cannot claim to be even a very well-read person. That being said, my two-bit opinion on this book was that while some of the stories in the October Country seemed a little forced or contrived, on the whole stories like The Jar and Dudley Stone make this book well worth the read. From my limited exposure to Bradbury, this book contains examples of the very best and a couple of the worst short fiction I have read by the author to date.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not his best, but good enough to collect, Oct 29 2002
This review is from: The October Country (Paperback)
The stories in this book run a bit short on character and some of them have the stink of contrivance to them, but there are enough really good stories (The Jar, Uncle Einar, The Lake) that the flaws of the books are well out-weighed by the strengths.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Twilight Zone Country, Sep 14 2002
By "bobsie67" (brooklyn, ny USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The October Country (Mass Market Paperback)
I'm a huge fan of Bradbury, so my review is rahter biased. The series of short stories enclosed within are for those who enjoy ironic twists ala the Twighlight Zone. Biting humor.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully Haunting
From the first page, which features the eerie carnival story "The Dwarf", to the final page graced by the philosophical work "The Wonderful Death of Dudley Stone", The October... Read more
Published on Aug 8 2002 by A. K. Berger

5.0 out of 5 stars bradbury is a word magician of the otherworldly
"the october country" is one of the most singular and atmospheric horror anthologies i've ever come cross, and this is certainly not the sort of sentimental and light fluff that... Read more
Published on April 26 2002 by J from NY

5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful collection of tales
This reprint of a fine short story collection will gain new audiences for Ray Bradbury's chilling stories. Read more
Published on Jan 9 2002 by Midwest Book Review

5.0 out of 5 stars These stories are great but........
... you can get them all and more in the huge Stories of Ray Bradbury which is excellent. The illustrations are wonderful.
Published on Mar 3 2001 by Mr. Henry J. Saenz

5.0 out of 5 stars Home Spun Horror
When Bradbury speaks you feel like you grandfather is sitting on the porch telling you a ghost story . . . but to the tenth power. Read more
Published on Dec 23 2000 by netchild

5.0 out of 5 stars Haunting...
Howls and echoes through the soul like the winds of October... I highly recommend this book to any fan of Ray Bradbury's work, or to anyone who wishes to introduce his classic... Read more
Published on Nov 19 2000 by Greta Maclean

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Bradbury's Best, but still has some good work in it.
Not all the stories clicked with me, but there was some that I thought superb. I found "The Skeleton" hilarious, but since I'm not sure it was suppose to be funny I... Read more
Published on Oct 27 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic of the horror genre
Ray Bradbury is an astounding writer of short horror stories and this book (oft cited on lists of best horror novels ever) is the best collection of his work. Read more
Published on Jun 3 2000 by madamebovary

4.0 out of 5 stars Ray Bradbury
Anyone who is a fan of fiction should read this book- it is incredible! You won't want to put it down!
Published on May 8 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Short Story Collection by an Essential Author!
Ray Bradbury's name is synonymous with imagination and in this collection of short stories he proves that beyond a reasonable doubt. I know, I used to cringe at his name. Read more
Published on April 27 2000 by Ryan Costantino

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