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From the Dust Returned

Ray Bradbury
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From the Dust Returned

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2002

Book Brief

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Ray Bradbury

From the Dust Returned

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

206

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Illinois • 1920s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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Super Short Summary

From the Dust Returned is a novel by Ray Bradbury, weaving together various short stories into a cohesive narrative. It centers on a unique family with supernatural abilities, focusing on person-first experiences with themes of immortality, tradition, and belonging. The narrative is rooted in the family's gathering at their ancestral home.

Mysterious

Fantastical

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.1

6,699 ratings

62%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

From the Dust Returned by Ray Bradbury showcases his lyrical prose and imaginative storytelling. Celebrated for its rich atmosphere and nostalgic tone, the novel's episodic structure may deter some readers. The vivid characters and themes of family intrigue and the supernatural resonate, though the fragmented narrative can lack cohesion. Overall, a poetic tribute to Bradbury’s unique vision.

Who should read this

Who Should Read From the Dust Returned?

Readers who enjoy atmospheric, family-centric fantasy like Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book or Alice Hoffman's Practical Magic will appreciate From the Dust Returned. They likely enjoy rich storytelling, gothic themes, and imaginative narratives that blend whimsy and depth.

4.1

6,699 ratings

62%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

206

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Illinois • 1920s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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