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lovelynovellas's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
2.5
Dnf at66%
_lilbey_'s review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
blondierocket's review against another edition
3.0
This was one of my favorites next to the first two books. The Patchwork Girl of Oz is about a magician who makes a potion for his wife to turn her patchwork girl alive so she can be their servant. They are met by a munchkin and his uncle are in need of food and stop at the house.
But not all goes as planned and the uncle and wife are turned to glass, forcing Ojo the munchkin, the patchwork girl and others to travel around the land of oz in search of the ingredients for a magic potion that will bring them back to life.
It was a quick and easy read, very fun.
But not all goes as planned and the uncle and wife are turned to glass, forcing Ojo the munchkin, the patchwork girl and others to travel around the land of oz in search of the ingredients for a magic potion that will bring them back to life.
It was a quick and easy read, very fun.
cowmouflage's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
mrdent's review against another edition
5.0
A great return to form for Baum and Oz- after three or so middling Oz stories (well, it’s Oz, so even “middling” is timeless, classic and thoroughly iconic) we finally have another fantastic children’s story.
Ojo the Munchkin has to save his beloved Uncle who’s been transformed into a marble statue, and he’s joined in his adventure by a delightful Patchwork girl named Scraps. Scraps is a particularly interesting Oz character, and the story is full of wonderful and interesting adventures. I think the classic Oz characters are also particularly well utilized here.
Although, I’ll never get over how casually that poor Glass Cat was lobotomized and nobody seemed to care much about it at all.
Ojo the Munchkin has to save his beloved Uncle who’s been transformed into a marble statue, and he’s joined in his adventure by a delightful Patchwork girl named Scraps. Scraps is a particularly interesting Oz character, and the story is full of wonderful and interesting adventures. I think the classic Oz characters are also particularly well utilized here.
Although, I’ll never get over how casually that poor Glass Cat was lobotomized and nobody seemed to care much about it at all.
lexxluthor's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kitsuneheart's review against another edition
3.0
While I do find the Oz books to be highly repetitive (though I suppose who could blame Baum for doing this to remain financially solvent), this book, at least, has some original charm. We're introduced to several new characters, including the stalwart Ojo, the fanciful Scraps (the Patchwork Girl), and the continually conceited Glass Cat.
The part I like about this book, and which earned it an extra star oveer the other Oz books I've read, is that there's a defined quest and the book as a whole is working towards that quest. So often, the Oz books have a plot something like "whoops, we're in a fairy land, let's wander around." But with an idea of what the character's motivations are and what their final goal is, you can actually get a little invested in the story.
The part I like about this book, and which earned it an extra star oveer the other Oz books I've read, is that there's a defined quest and the book as a whole is working towards that quest. So often, the Oz books have a plot something like "whoops, we're in a fairy land, let's wander around." But with an idea of what the character's motivations are and what their final goal is, you can actually get a little invested in the story.
alyshadeshae's review against another edition
3.0
So the Patchwork Girl is kind of awful. The character, specifically, but also the book. I get that it's written for children, but it's so basic and so crudely written. You can tell that Baum was tired of the series.