A Medicine for Melancholy and Other Stories
A Medicine for Melancholy and Other Stories
Fiction | Short Story | YA | Published in 1998
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Fiction | Short Story | YA | Published in 1998307
Short Story • Fiction
1998
YA
13-18 years
Super Short Summary
A Medicine for Melancholy and Other Stories is a collection by Ray Bradbury containing 22 short stories. Each story explores diverse themes such as nostalgia, adventure, and human experience, often intersecting with elements of fantasy and surprise. Stories like "The End of the Beginning" and "The Day It Rained Forever" offer glimpses into compelling and imaginative worlds.
Fantastical
Mysterious
Emotional
Melancholic
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Reviews for Ray Bradbury's A Medicine for Melancholy and Other Stories highlight its evocative storytelling and imaginative narratives. Critics praise Bradbury’s ability to weave emotion with speculative themes, though some note a few stories feel dated. Overall, the collection showcases Bradbury's signature lyrical prose and creativity.
Who Should Read A Medicine for Melancholy and Other Stories?
Readers who relish speculative fiction with poetic prose will enjoy Ray Bradbury's A Medicine for Melancholy and Other Stories. Similar to The Martian Chronicles and Fahrenheit 451, fans of introspective tales and vivid storytelling will appreciate these imaginative narratives exploring human nature.
8,097 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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307
Short Story • Fiction
1998
YA
13-18 years
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