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Dandelion Wine
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If you are looking for science fiction because it's Ray Bradbury, or a logical straightforward plot, or a book like all the others that you usually read, leave this one alone.
If you want magic between the covers once you start turning pages, then by all means open these doors. If you want beautiful prose (" the bee-fried air", bee-fried air, for Pete's sake!)
that captures a summer in 1928, that takes you inside the mind and imagination of Douglas and Tom Spaulding, 12 and 10 years old, here you go. If you need some lovely practicality, there's plenty from Grandma and Grandpa and Great Grandma too. Philosophy, time travel just from listening to elderly people, magic spells and potions that may or may not work, but who cares, it's all included in these pages.
This book made me happy. What more can you ask?
If you want magic between the covers once you start turning pages, then by all means open these doors. If you want beautiful prose (" the bee-fried air", bee-fried air, for Pete's sake!)
that captures a summer in 1928, that takes you inside the mind and imagination of Douglas and Tom Spaulding, 12 and 10 years old, here you go. If you need some lovely practicality, there's plenty from Grandma and Grandpa and Great Grandma too. Philosophy, time travel just from listening to elderly people, magic spells and potions that may or may not work, but who cares, it's all included in these pages.
This book made me happy. What more can you ask?
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June 16, 2021
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June 16, 2021
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Nice review, I think I have a copy of this some where. I will look for it. Thanks
This is a Bradbury I have yet to read. Your review pushes me to get to it. Thanks, Diane!
Love your review 'specially the bee-fried air. 🐝
Lovey review, Diane! Glad you loved it. 💗
Well, Diane, I am glad you are happy. I love when a book does that. On my list already, but I will have to try and get to it sooner:)
I smiled through reading your entire review! I loved this wonderful book and wondered why I had waited so long to get to it. Kathleen pushed me toward it years ago! Yes, it does make you happy, even just thinking about it does that.
Why are so many people missing out on the joy of reading?! This is why we read :) :) Lovely, Diane!
Lovely review, Diane. Sounds like something that shouldn't be missed, I would like to go and take in some of that bee-fried air.
I have had this book forever and plan to finally pull it out this summer and enjoy some bee-fried air! Great review!
Your review brought summer breath! I need to reread this!
Thanks for all the comments. This is a book to be read in the summer, preferably outside on a porch or patio or lawn. One to be savored in small doses. It was pure joy for me. Now where can I get some of that Dandelion Wine to taste?
I love this review, Diane. So glad you enjoyed this. A great way to start the summer!
You've lost me at sci fi. If the book made you happy, that's amazing, may you bask in its warmth for a while.
But it's not Sci -fi at all Bianca, because I don't read that either.
Diane wrote: "Thanks for all the comments. This is a book to be read in the summer, preferably outside on a porch or patio or lawn. One to be savored in small doses. It was pure joy for me. Now where can I get s..."I actually remember that I searched for the wine after I finished the book, and found it online. It was a couple of years ago, but I bet you can find it now too!
I'll go look Tatevik, thanks.
Diane wrote: "I'll go look Tatevik, thanks."Please tell us what you thought when you try it!
An ideal review, and a perfect last line:-)
Thank you Fionnuala. It still makes me happy to think about it.
I love this book and have given many copies as gifts! Your review reminds me of why.
I can see why you give them as gifts Heather. It's perfect.
Love your review, Diane. So much so, that I just read it aloud to my husband. He just finished reading this book & really wants me to read it, so I am starting it this weekend. He loves Ray Bradbury & Sci-Fi, but as you both pointed out, this is not a Sci-Fi book. (My husband loves Sci-Fi... It's not a genre that I myself read.) Looking forward to it!
Love your review, Diane. So much so, that I just read it aloud to my husband. He just finished reading this book & really wants me to read it, so I am starting it this weekend. He loves Ray Bradbury & Sci-Fi, but as you both pointed out, this is not a Sci-Fi book. (My husband loves Sci-Fi... It's not a genre that I myself read.) Looking forward to it!
This is summer between the covers, Susan. Winter is a great time to read it.
Great review Diane
Thanks Margaret. It should be read every summer just to start the season off right!
It made me happy, too - and your review.
Thanks Cecily. I need to reread it every summer.
Magic, yes! I am happy too (I just finished reading this one.).Your review says it all.
Did you ever get that taste of Dandelion Wine?
I never did Lisa. On my bucket list! I'm so happy you read and loved this one.
That's all/more one can ask.
I'm glad this book made you happy!
Ebba