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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
Another hit by Baum. His tales continue to become more fanciful. His imagery remains fierce and his effort to instill morals in his readers is endearing.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was so disappointing. There were a few fun moments but the complete lack of plot made me reluctant to even finish this book. It moves at a snails pace and the entire plot is “we’re going to Ozma’s birthday party”. Nothing happens. The end. The weakest of the series so far, without a doubt.
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This one was fine, a lot of wild stuff and it was a bit unsatisfying that there’s no rhyme or reason to Dorothy’s companions. Also, Santa showed up.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
These books are so weird. I'm really thinking they are horror books.
"Don't you love me?" "Yes! We love you in soup!"
I don't want to post spoilers, but if you've read the series, this reddit expresses all my thoughts.
https://www.reddit.com/r/books/comments/stetme/i_forgot_how_creepy_the_original_wizard_of_oz_was/
Not a whole lot actually happens in this installment, but there are a ton of new and particularly weird and creepy characters such as a hobo called Shaggy Man, the Rainbow's daughter Polychrome, and a not-so-bright little boy named Button Bright. Lost and confused, they all meet up on the road to Oz and eventually learn Ozma is having a birthday celebration at the Emerald City. After meeting some new characters and overcoming a few obstacles along the way, it's a complete reunion in the Emerald City. Just about every character we have met thus far in the series - and some new ones - are in attendance. How did Baum keep coming up with this stuff for so long? I think he had to have been hitting a few opium dens. One of the funniest so far, and great illustrations in this one, too.