A few thoughts on the late, great Ray Bradbury, 1920 - 2012.

[rose_cat]

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[aviv_b]

I waited to comment until I had a chance to watch the video (Oy!)
Time to reread my very worn copy of The Martian Chronicles.

[rose_cat]

That video is really something, isn't it? And Bradbury's reaction is priceless :D

(I'm surprised at how few of his books I actually have on the shelf. I'd have thought my husband would have had more of them also. I do have several anthologies, though; they most likely have more of his stories. Well, now I have more excuses to go to Goodwill. As if I needed any...)

[i_want_2]

That story made me learn to despise human children even more. It was a very familiar feeling.

[rose_cat]

Yes, I understand that reaction. (And I think that one of the hallmarks of a really good writer (and of an artist in general) is being able to evoke something different in everyone who experiences it.) My responses were sadness, pain and anger at the thoughtlessness and intolerance of the other children and empathy for the girl who was punished for the differences that were no fault of her own. Which were familiar feelings for me as well

[i_want_2]

Nope, they blamed the victim. Just like they do in real life.

[vail_kagami]

Bradbury was (and still is) my favourite author simply by the power of his words and the inspiration his writing gives me every time I pick up one of his stories.

Thank you for the links!

[rose_cat]

Indeed. And, in addition, I haven't sat down and read any of his work lately, but just the first sentence of "All Summer in a Day" that I quoted above reminds me of how wonderful it makes me feel. The beauty of the descriptions and carefully chosen metaphor and rhythm wash over me in a visceral way; I feel like I'm flying.

I've tried to do some of that in my own writing, but I could never do it as expertly as Bradbury did.

And you're welcome :) (It says even more about him that the video cracked him up. I guess he found that the internet is good for something :D )

(Nice icon, by the way.)

[vail_kagami]

Thanks! My friend nightrider101 had requested it for me.