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megantasket's review against another edition
4.0
This was a complete impulse buy and didn't read it for the longest time. I finally picked the book up after starting to watch Glee on TV, because the books sounded a lot like it. That's so far from the truth it isn't even funny. I loved this book, but in no way is it a copy of Glee.
The books follows a character named Bryan Stark who is a 'drama geek' and attends Orion Academy in LA. The Four Dorothys is about when the school puts it on production of The Wizard of Oz. Heather Mayflower clearly wants the leading role all to herself, but acting in her sister, Holly's, shadow is no easy task. Suddenly the four girls casted to play Dorothy slowly dwindle away. Bryan's best friend, Sam Lawson, was casted for the role, but is scared her place might be jeopardized as well. Bryan, Sam, and Hope Rivera have to uncover the true to the disappearing Dorothy's before Sam's out of the play too!
I really had absolutely no expectations going into this, but I was blown away. First Bryan is so relatable and I felt as though I was in the story. The story was entertaining and kept my interest. The book could almost be stand-a-lones as in no cliff hanger to make you read the next book. The only reason I read the second was because I already had it. I would encourage you two continue with the series. I almost like the second story better, because I was already attached to the characters. I probably will read the third book just because of my love for the characters and their stories.
This is the first I have heard of Paul Ruditis, but here is the entire series (1st to 4th)- The Four Dorothys; Everyone's a Critic; Show, Don't Tell; Entrances and Exits.
The books follows a character named Bryan Stark who is a 'drama geek' and attends Orion Academy in LA. The Four Dorothys is about when the school puts it on production of The Wizard of Oz. Heather Mayflower clearly wants the leading role all to herself, but acting in her sister, Holly's, shadow is no easy task. Suddenly the four girls casted to play Dorothy slowly dwindle away. Bryan's best friend, Sam Lawson, was casted for the role, but is scared her place might be jeopardized as well. Bryan, Sam, and Hope Rivera have to uncover the true to the disappearing Dorothy's before Sam's out of the play too!
I really had absolutely no expectations going into this, but I was blown away. First Bryan is so relatable and I felt as though I was in the story. The story was entertaining and kept my interest. The book could almost be stand-a-lones as in no cliff hanger to make you read the next book. The only reason I read the second was because I already had it. I would encourage you two continue with the series. I almost like the second story better, because I was already attached to the characters. I probably will read the third book just because of my love for the characters and their stories.
This is the first I have heard of Paul Ruditis, but here is the entire series (1st to 4th)- The Four Dorothys; Everyone's a Critic; Show, Don't Tell; Entrances and Exits.
adunnells's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
cpaddor's review against another edition
3.0
This was a good book other than the fact that they said who it was the whole time...well kind of.
ednygma's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
catepaige's review against another edition
3.0
This was a good book other than the fact that they said who it was the whole time...well kind of.
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