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The Toynbee Convector

Ray Bradbury
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The Toynbee Convector

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1988

Book Brief

Ray Bradbury

The Toynbee Convector

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1988
Book Details
Pages

275

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1988

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

Reviews & Readership

4.1

2,797 ratings

64%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Ray Bradbury's The Toynbee Convector offers a collection of imaginative and thought-provoking short stories, showcasing his mastery of speculative fiction. Critics commend Bradbury's lyrical prose and emotional depth. However, some note that a few stories feel dated or overly sentimental. Despite minor flaws, it's a compelling read for fans of the genre.

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Who Should Read The Toynbee Convector?

Readers who enjoy thought-provoking, speculative fiction with a focus on human resilience and imagination will appreciate Ray Bradbury's The Toynbee Convector. Fans of The New York Trilogy by Paul Auster and The Illustrated Man by Bradbury himself will find similar themes of futurism and introspection.

4.1

2,797 ratings

64%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

275

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1988

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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