Death Is a Lonely Business

Interesting Facts

• The book is a detective novel, which is unusual for Ray Bradbury, who is better known for his works in science fiction and fantasy.
• The story is set in 1949 California, in a fictional town reminiscent of Venice, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to the narrative.
• The protagonist is a young writer who encounters a series of mysterious deaths and begins his own investigation, making him a sort of amateur detective.
• The novel explores themes of loneliness and fear, common in Bradbury's works, but here they are intertwined with elements of thriller and detective fiction.
• There is an autobiographical element in the book: the protagonist, like Bradbury himself, is a writer, adding a personal and emotional touch to the story.