Published: 2001
I picked this book up on a whim because I was interested in reading something light and something by Bradbury. I have an interest in unique fantasy, and this seemed unique.
Like some of Bradbury's other works, this is a collection of short stories arranged in a loose narrative. The details of the overarching story can be tough to grasp at times; however, it is easy enough to enjoy each short story and gain a general idea about the larger story taking place.
The general premise is that a large house in traditional mid-western Illinois is home to a very strange family... vampires, spiders, and other creeping things. The central event of the book is the short story "The Homecoming," when all the relatives come to the house for a gathering and celebration (this is depicted on the cover art). Each short story is about one or more unusual members of the family.
This book is filled with winged men, vampires, out of body experiences, and ghosts... but it is certainly not horror. It belongs in the category of weird fantasy with which readers of Neil Gaiman should be familiar. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a light read with some unique fantasy elements.
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