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bzzlarabzz's review
5.0
Folks, I just love Ray Bradbury. Like all of us, he's imperfect, but he's got the right idea. He believes love is the question and the answer; that joy is necessary for life; and that curiosity, creativity, and work are what we need to get by in this world.
lauren708's review
5.0
I have always found Ray Bradbury to be an utter delight and was not disappointed by these interviews. I enjoyed the formatting based on theme of discussion and learned so much about the man, some I already knew, some shocking, plenty about his past and creative process. I was amazed at all the people he knew and crossed paths with! Of course, I'm forever amazed at his talent and outlook.
leelulah's review
4.0
The casual mentions to Playboy (and even some kind of endorsement, I'm not going to talk about the opinions on sexuality of someone who's already dead, but this is a warning because, I don't think anyone is expecting it) and some other personal stuff threw me off a bit. But I must admit his approach to writing is interesting and that he surely knew his job.
Also it was good to see him mention his influences and appreciation for many types of art, his quest for creativity, his appreciation of the simple things, or these moments where he'd come up with some really nice insight on life. Definitely up for The Zen of Writing.
Also it was good to see him mention his influences and appreciation for many types of art, his quest for creativity, his appreciation of the simple things, or these moments where he'd come up with some really nice insight on life. Definitely up for The Zen of Writing.
blchandler9000's review
4.0
A pretty exhaustive interview with Bradbury which reveals much of the inner workings of the beloved author.
I think I prefer these kinds of interviews to straight biographies. For one, they're really easy to read. Secondly, I think by letting the interviewee speak their mind, it allows the reader to come to their own conclusion about the person. There's no subjective lens the author forces you to see through. So, while Bradbury tells charming stories, he also reveals his thoughts on politics, art, religion, and modern America, which some fans might disagree with. Even if I didn't agree with all of his points of view, I appreciated the candor.
I think I prefer these kinds of interviews to straight biographies. For one, they're really easy to read. Secondly, I think by letting the interviewee speak their mind, it allows the reader to come to their own conclusion about the person. There's no subjective lens the author forces you to see through. So, while Bradbury tells charming stories, he also reveals his thoughts on politics, art, religion, and modern America, which some fans might disagree with. Even if I didn't agree with all of his points of view, I appreciated the candor.
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