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Something Wicked This Way Comes

Book cover of Something Wicked This Way Comes
Something Wicked This Way ComesRay BradburyGreen Town Trilogy, book 2

Characters in Something Wicked This Way Comes

11 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Will Halloway

    A cautious, level-headed 13-year-old who confronts the carnival's evil alongside his best friend Jim.

  • Jim Nightshade

    Will's best friend, a brooding 13-year-old drawn toward the temptations the carnival offers.

Antagonists

  • Mr. Dark

    The mysterious, tattooed proprietor of the carnival, who preys on the town's residents.

Supporting characters

  • Charles Halloway

    Will's father, a middle-aged library janitor who joins the boys in confronting the carnival's evil.

  • William Halloway

  • James Nightshade

  • Tom Fury

  • Crosetti

  • Mr Tetley

  • Willa Foley

  • Mr Cooger

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