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nige_lu_cas's review against another edition
3.25
An extra 0.25 for Glinda's female soldiers. Like, why did no one tell me about them !?!?
librarian101's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
charlote_1347's review against another edition
3.0
Having grown up with the film, and only recently been made aware that there was actually a novel, I was eager to find a copy of The Wizard of Oz and see how it matched up to my childhood memories. I was impressed, too. There's so much more detail in the book, which was a pleasant surprise. Finding out more about the Scarecrow, Tin man and the Flying Monkeys made my day. And the narrative was certainly easier to read, and made a whole lot more sense than the film, with the additional scenes and explanations. I only wish I'd read the book when I was little.
christian_faith_and_fiction's review against another edition
3.0
Story enjoyment Rating 7/10 Christian Faith Rating -1/3
The book is very similar to the film and the play I was in as a child except for the ending which is much longer.
As an adult, the only thing I’m not keen on is the concept of a good witch. It might lead a person to get into witchcraft thinking that it’s okay as long as you use it for good. In my opinion, the source of power matters as much as what you do with it.
However, as a child I only saw it as a fairy story, and most children would feel the same.
The book is very similar to the film and the play I was in as a child except for the ending which is much longer.
As an adult, the only thing I’m not keen on is the concept of a good witch. It might lead a person to get into witchcraft thinking that it’s okay as long as you use it for good. In my opinion, the source of power matters as much as what you do with it.
However, as a child I only saw it as a fairy story, and most children would feel the same.
aliceilis's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
terrortwilight's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty
carsonelainee's review against another edition
2.0
read for class—
I really have always been a Wizard of Oz hater
I really have always been a Wizard of Oz hater