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Old 09-24-2010, 03:03 PM   #152
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Oh no, you're right there. I'm not that fond of much of Bradbury's work - too "surreal" for me - but goodness, the man knows how to write beautifully.
Bradbury excelled at creating mood, and the science was distinctly secondary. In fact, I believe he has subsequently called _Fahrenheit 451_ his only real SF story, and everything else was fantasy.

Oddly, while I read and enjoyed Bradbury back when, and agree on his ability as a stylist, I've felt no desire to re-read him.
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