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vimesbootstheory's review against another edition
1.75
This was very short and just as forgettable. There’s a somewhat interesting parable in here about the necessity of malevolence in the world, but it’s not powerfully made and I’d go to Pixar a dozen times before I’d pick this up again. It assumes a lot of previous knowledge about this extended Santa Claus ‘verse that Baum had written, like OK bud not everybody’s done the Santa Claus homework. Also, fuck LFB forever for his attempts to egg on the genocide of Native Americans.
mariakureads's review against another edition
3.0
Well that was a short and cheerful holiday read.
I had no idea that L. Frank Baum had written this but it clearly had his voice all over it as I couldn't help but clearly imagine this world and Santa Claus and these Daemons he describes.
Kinda curious to know if this was a picture book, or maybe it was made into one later as it lends itself well for that, what with the precise descriptions Baum writes.
I had no idea that L. Frank Baum had written this but it clearly had his voice all over it as I couldn't help but clearly imagine this world and Santa Claus and these Daemons he describes.
Kinda curious to know if this was a picture book, or maybe it was made into one later as it lends itself well for that, what with the precise descriptions Baum writes.
mouseinmypocket's review against another edition
An enjoyable little short story. Probably wouldn't make sense if you haven't read Baum's Life & Adventures of Santa Claus first.
therefugeofbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
vreadsabook's review against another edition
4.0
I had never before read L. Frank Baum's story, which was cute, and thought-provoking, but fluffy and feel-good enough for Christmas enjoyment. I also thought Alex Robinson's art style was great, and found myself poring over the panels. A nice short read for children, or children-at-heart, at Christmastime.
oliviarosaria's review
1.0
This story was far too short and seemed to be lacking a middle, it jumped from setting the scene to simply ending.
It also lacked an overall message for children to take away from the story.
It also lacked an overall message for children to take away from the story.
rachelem's review
2.0
I listened to this on Spotify. The story was ok but I didn't enjoy the narration.
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