Ray Bradbury Loved It! Ray Bradbury sent personal fan mail Jan 2008 saying "John - read and loved your 'Clock! Bravo!" Please note that, while the story captures the spirit of the season (and can be read by mature readers of any spiritual orientation), it is not a children's story. Touches in a redemptive manner upon themes like alcoholism and family struggle. There is Happy Ever After (HEA) as in all JTC novels, so not to worry. Mature young people can read and enjoy as well.