A sequel to Dandelion Wine, this book continues the story of Douglas. The summer of 1928 in Green Town has give way to fall. Douglas is back in school and his spirit is troubled. He knows he must grow up but he wants to stay young and vital, he wants to stay a boy. He and his little brother Tom and their friends all decide that being a boy forever is what they all want. So they declare war on time, on age, on whatever it is that is trying to drag them into adulthood.
An interesting trip back to Green Town, but without the charm and affection of the first book. This story is a little coarser, the language is cruder, it is not as poetic as the first. It just doesn't quite capture that lovely picture like the first novel did.
Review from BoingBoing.net: https://boingboing.net/2007/05/29/bradburys-farewell-s.html.
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