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lrn_af62693's review
4.0
Of the five graphic novel of the Oz series, this one was one of my favorite, a close second would be the first Oz book. I enjoyed most of the characters that we met in this book, except for Shaggy Man. He really just irritates me, mostly because he’s a con-man and I had him pinned from the first few panels of the book. But it was a great read, Dorothy and her band of friends travel through various countries to reach Oz. We get a more expansive elaborate view of the Oz world.
Skottie Young’s art is some of my favorite, I’ve been a huge of his work for a few years now. His interpretation of Polychrome was lovely. (My sister showed me the original illustration from the book.) While, Young’s version is different, she’s just a sight to look at. The foxes of Foxville were also a sight, especially the princesses.
This story is more character driven than plot driven, but I didn’t mind. Dorothy’s adventure is different in comparison to her other adventures to Oz. We see a lot of familiar characters from the previous books, and learn a bit more about them as well. Jack the Pumpkin Head in particular, as in the last book he was very briefly seen in Oz but we had very little interaction. I am excited to read the L. Frank Baum version after I’ve finished the graphic novels.
Skottie Young’s art is some of my favorite, I’ve been a huge of his work for a few years now. His interpretation of Polychrome was lovely. (My sister showed me the original illustration from the book.) While, Young’s version is different, she’s just a sight to look at. The foxes of Foxville were also a sight, especially the princesses.
This story is more character driven than plot driven, but I didn’t mind. Dorothy’s adventure is different in comparison to her other adventures to Oz. We see a lot of familiar characters from the previous books, and learn a bit more about them as well. Jack the Pumpkin Head in particular, as in the last book he was very briefly seen in Oz but we had very little interaction. I am excited to read the L. Frank Baum version after I’ve finished the graphic novels.
thekarpuk's review
4.0
There's always been a lot to like about the Oz sequels, but I always felt their charms got buried in Baum's sometimes repetitive, often dull prose style. What the comics remind me of is how utterly strange, whimsical, and at times downright funny his dialogue could actually be.
When a magical builder pops up, builds a ship almost instantaneously, and says, "I could paint it in a minute, but it would take an hour to dry, and I don't have that kind of time!" I can't help but love the weirdness of it all.
But the main reason I started reading the Oz comics is the art work. Skottie Young's interpretation just bubbles up with life and whimsy. Characters are expressive and hyper-exaggerated which makes them feel like they've come straight out of your imagination rather than a century-old series of children's books. He's quickly become one of my favorite comic book artists working today.
This series represents probably the most accessible way to read these classic stories, and I can't wait for them to reach some of the later entries, like the Patchwork Girl of Oz, because I'd really rather not try to read the original text.
When a magical builder pops up, builds a ship almost instantaneously, and says, "I could paint it in a minute, but it would take an hour to dry, and I don't have that kind of time!" I can't help but love the weirdness of it all.
But the main reason I started reading the Oz comics is the art work. Skottie Young's interpretation just bubbles up with life and whimsy. Characters are expressive and hyper-exaggerated which makes them feel like they've come straight out of your imagination rather than a century-old series of children's books. He's quickly become one of my favorite comic book artists working today.
This series represents probably the most accessible way to read these classic stories, and I can't wait for them to reach some of the later entries, like the Patchwork Girl of Oz, because I'd really rather not try to read the original text.
pussreboots's review against another edition
5.0
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lavidaenquotes's review against another edition
3.0
A part of me thinks I enjoyed this book more than I had thought I would. Another part of me wishes there had been more from the Wicked Witch, something that had at least made her live up to her name and her fame, and that part could also do without the Porcelain City chapter.
Probably, both parts are right. I chuckled a few times (how can you not, when a house lands on someone and the only thing to see are that someone's feet perking up from beneath the house) and skipped a few repetitive lines here and there (yes, I know, you want courage, you want brains, you want a heart, I heard you guys before, and before that, and before that, too)
Maybe I would have enjoyed this way more as a child, but we'll never find that out. As an adult, it was a nice read, quick and fun.
Probably, both parts are right. I chuckled a few times (how can you not, when a house lands on someone and the only thing to see are that someone's feet perking up from beneath the house) and skipped a few repetitive lines here and there (yes, I know, you want courage, you want brains, you want a heart, I heard you guys before, and before that, and before that, too)
Maybe I would have enjoyed this way more as a child, but we'll never find that out. As an adult, it was a nice read, quick and fun.
zoe_'s review against another edition
3.0
Der Zauberer von Oz gehört schon seit einer Weile auf die Liste von den Büchern, die ich einfach mal gelesen haben will, weil sie Klassiker sind, "die man halt mal so gelesen haben sollte". Dazu gehören auch einige Bücher, auf die ich mich schon ziemlich freue, aber der Zauberer von Oz gehört nicht wirklich dazu. Ehrlich gesagt hat mich die Geschichte nie wirklich interessiert, aber, ich meine, es ist ein kurzes Buch, da ist man schnell durch. Also bin ich schnell durch damit und es war etwa genau so, wie ich es erwartet hatte. Ist es übermässig spannend? Nicht für mich. Ist es wundervoll und toll? Auch nicht wirklich für mich. Hat es mir Spass gemacht? Joah, ein wenig, aber nicht wirklich mehr. War es "Zeitverschwendung"? Nicht wirklich, nein, dazu war es wirklich zu kurz und dicht. Man langweilt sich nicht, auch, wenn man sich kaum für die Geschichte (oder die Charaktere, oder sonst was) interessiert. Also kurzum: Es geht gut runter, auch wenn es, für mich, sonst nicht sonderlich viel hergibt.
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