Something Wicked This Way Comes

Interesting Facts

• The book's title is taken from William Shakespeare's play «Macbeth», where the witches say, «By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes».
• The book was inspired by real events from Ray Bradbury's childhood when he visited a carnival and met a man named Mr. Electrico, who played a significant role in his life.
• The main characters, Jim Nightshade and Will Halloway, are teenagers, making the book particularly appealing to a young audience.
• The book explores themes of fear, coming of age, and the battle against evil, making it deep and multilayered.
• The carnival that comes to town symbolizes the dark sides of human nature and the temptations the characters face.
• Will's father, Charles Halloway, plays a key role in the plot, representing the wisdom and experience that help overcome evil.
• The book was adapted into a film in 1983, with Ray Bradbury himself writing the screenplay.