Dandelion Wine

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Summary: Not a good book
Review: This book is very dull. It has no point. Why would anyone want to share a man's memories of being a boy. I think Ray Bradbury drank too much "Dandelion Wine" while he was writing this book. I don't recommend this book unless you are old and feeling sorry for your self.

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Summary: Very Confusing-Basicly for adults
Review: I read this book as an 8th grade Honors English student and it was very confusing and difficult to understand. But it was a pretty good book. I would recomend this to older readers.

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Summary: Enjoyable for all ages
Review: The first time I read this book I was a junior in high school (I'm 23 now). I fell in love with Dandelion Wine and with Ray Bradbury. I am surprised to hear so many reviews by young people saying that it doesn't apply to them and that it is confusing. It is a wonderful story about the realization of life and that it can end at any time. Everyone should be aware of the fragility and miracle of life and enjoy it! Whether you're 15 or 85, it doesn't matter-- enjoy the world and people around you, because you never know when it or you will be gone. A must read!

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Summary: ????A little confused????
Review: I don't know about this book I haven't really read that far into it but as of now (chapter 5) it is so confusing to me. As a sophomore in high school I really am not sure if this book is for all ages. Personally this book has not appealed to me. I was assigned this book to read for a book report and I haven't found it too interesting yet. I suppose I should give it a little bit longer before I give it up. But as of now it has been very confusing. I think that the first few chapters are very hard to follow because Bradbury skips from one thing to the other in every different chapter.

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Summary: A Brilliant and Ingenious Masterpiece
Review: This book is delightful for all ages taking the reader through a summer that everyone will go through once in their life. Each chapter is actually its own little story so that one can sample them how one pleases much like the wine in the novel. Bradbury's use of description and his senses make the book one that the reader can really sink into. Symbolism in this book also allows ones mind to wander and create its own realizations. A definite must read.

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Summary: in one word "confusing"
Review: I have been reading this book for the past week and am finding it quite confusing. I mean is this kid (Douglas) like traviling in and out of the bodies of family and friends? Whats the deal with the happieness machine? I am obtaining headachhes trying to comprehend this. Like an other said maybe it's b/c we're the younger generation that we don't underdtand it...

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Summary: A Wondrous Journey
Review: This is just one of many of Ray Bradbury's books that should be put in a time capsule. It captures better than any other the pure joy and wonder of youth. If you have read Bradbury only for the rockets and scares, you may not like this book. If, however, you have read Bradbury because of his unequalled writings, then you will love Dandelion Wine.

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Summary: Just Makes you think about the good old days
Review: At the turn of the century, I see that many children of my age seem to be engrossed in reading books about "plots" and giving harsh criticisms to a book of this calliber. I however feel differently.

I must say this is perhaps one of the most beautiful books I have ever read. Everyone in town has a story to tell. Every header is another story in itself. Ray Bradbury, one of the most creative and imaginative writers of this century has told a wonderful story of a child named Douglas who discovers the meaning of life. A town in which has reached a crossroad in "moving on" or "staying behind," and the sillyness of children sometimes.

A must read for anyone who wants to relive the experience of their childhood. That is, a time of carefree memories and jumping to conclusions. A time of relaxation.

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Summary: A masterpiece!
Review: Dandelion Wine is a spellbinding novel from the magical imagination of Ray Bradbury. Once you start reading this exquisite story, you will have a hard time putting it down. Bradbury takes you away to the summer of 1928 with a young twelve year old boy by the name of David Spaulding. The imagery will take you to dew-dropped mornings, flittering fireflies at night, and the smells of musty fields, ponds, and humid meadows. This is a perfect story, and when it comes to novels, there is no other. If you have not read this book, you must get yourself a copy. If you have read it, read it again!

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Summary: My all-time favorite book!
Review: Dandelion Wine is required reading for me every February, when I am overwhelmed with winter in Wisconsin. Through every page, Bradbury's descriptive prose evokes smells of damp, green summers & freshly mown lawns. I can close my eyes and see the fireflies flickering in the gathering twilight, hear screen doors slamming, feel the cool summer evening breeze as I slowly glide on the porch swing. Dandelion Wine truly intoxicates. Highly recommended!!!