Ray Bradbury: A Critical Companion (Critical Companions to Popular Contemporary Writers)
Gr 9 Up-After introductory sections that chronicle Bradbury's life and his "fit" into the science-fiction genre, the remaining chapters examine each of the writer's book-length works. Each chapter begins with an introduction, followed by a discussion of plot and character development, settings, and themes, and ends with an "alternative perspective." For example, the alternative perspective for The Illustrated Man looks at race as a literary construct in science fiction. A thorough bibliography of both primary and secondary sources is followed by an equally complete index. This well-written and accessible volume provides a balanced combination of biographical, descriptive, and critical information that will be helpful to Bradbury's fans.-Marilyn Heath, East Tennessee State University, Johnson CityCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.