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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
My favorite character is Scarecrow! Despite of not having brain, he could bring good ideas others never thought.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
adventurous
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was my second time reading The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with my daughter. We have previous read the entire series.
The MinaLima special illustrated edition was a real treat. My daughter got a kick out of the new illustrations and the interactive elements. It is a wonderful edition to add to any Oz-lover’s collection.
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The MinaLima special illustrated edition was a real treat. My daughter got a kick out of the new illustrations and the interactive elements. It is a wonderful edition to add to any Oz-lover’s collection.
[bc:Wonderful Wizard of Oz Interactive, The Illustrated with Interactive Elements |56018431|Wonderful Wizard of Oz Interactive, The Illustrated with Interactive Elements |L. Frank Baum|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1615844665l/56018431._SY75_.jpg|1993810]
100 Years, 100 Books
“No matter how dreary and gray our homes are, we people of flesh and blood would rather live there than in any other country, be it ever so beautiful. There is no place like home.”
This is the first work in my odyssey of reading 100 fictional works first published in the 20th century. Baum's "Wizard of Oz" is a darling day-read for an adult. The story itself is simple, as are its moral lessons, but the fantastical setting, cast of characters, and charming episodic-adventures elevate it beyond the caliber of its style. I would recommend this to anyone curious in the source material for its 1939 film adaptation or seeking a bit of childlike whismy.
“No matter how dreary and gray our homes are, we people of flesh and blood would rather live there than in any other country, be it ever so beautiful. There is no place like home.”
This is the first work in my odyssey of reading 100 fictional works first published in the 20th century. Baum's "Wizard of Oz" is a darling day-read for an adult. The story itself is simple, as are its moral lessons, but the fantastical setting, cast of characters, and charming episodic-adventures elevate it beyond the caliber of its style. I would recommend this to anyone curious in the source material for its 1939 film adaptation or seeking a bit of childlike whismy.
I am still processing how I feel about this story?
Is it entertaining? Yes. Can I appreciate it as a fun children's classic? Yes.
However, characteristics of the principle characters did not always make sense. There was no real plot / time to develop anything. The book was made up of a quick sequence of events, with scenes of action being sped through in two sentences rather than being described or developed.
On the whole, I just don't know for sure how I feel?
It was pleasant, I was entertained and I'm aware that this is a children's classic but there were somethings that I had a niggling problem with.
Is it entertaining? Yes. Can I appreciate it as a fun children's classic? Yes.
However, characteristics of the principle characters did not always make sense. There was no real plot / time to develop anything. The book was made up of a quick sequence of events, with scenes of action being sped through in two sentences rather than being described or developed.
On the whole, I just don't know for sure how I feel?
It was pleasant, I was entertained and I'm aware that this is a children's classic but there were somethings that I had a niggling problem with.
4 stars. I loved this. Was a really fun read and I haven’t read it since I was in maybe the third or fourth grade. It still holds up and while the film has a lot of differences, it does also follow the book which is cool. The writing was great in its simplicity, the world of Oz is very descriptive and lively and the characters are so charming and lovable. I plan on continuing with the series and I hope that I’ll enjoy the other books just as much as I did this one.
{Challenges completed:
✔For Love of a Book: Greatest Love Stories Challenge
✔For Love of a Book: I Went to the Zoo Challenge
✔The Lost Challenges: Most Iconic Album Covers Challenge
✔The Lost Challenges: The Best Snack Food From Every State Challenge (Book 7 out of 100)}
{Challenges completed:
✔For Love of a Book: Greatest Love Stories Challenge
✔For Love of a Book: I Went to the Zoo Challenge
✔The Lost Challenges: Most Iconic Album Covers Challenge
✔The Lost Challenges: The Best Snack Food From Every State Challenge (Book 7 out of 100)}