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This book bugged the crap out of me. I am not a huge fan of the movie; books and movies rarely have anything in common I figured that this would be a good book to try for a classic children's book (part of the Back to the Classics Reading Challenge). In the 1900's children's books tried to shove the author's version of morality down the children's throat. You can definitely see that in this book, it is often extremely repetitive.
The worse part about the book is that Dorthy is such an insipid little twit. 'Oh, no. I have been enslaved and accidentally melted the witch. Are you ok? I feel so bad.' Please, nobody is going to feel that way, especially a little kid.
The worse part about the book is that Dorthy is such an insipid little twit. 'Oh, no. I have been enslaved and accidentally melted the witch. Are you ok? I feel so bad.' Please, nobody is going to feel that way, especially a little kid.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
Yes
I'm not sure if there's much to be said for a book that I picked up on a whim while struggling with depression. It was exactly what I expected, full of vivid imagery and colorful characters. The story, while nothing deep or too-fleshed out, especially for an adult reader, was fun. I found myself smiling as I read about Dorothy and her adventures through Oz. Whether I pick up the sequels or not is still to be determined, though. A part of me feels like this is fine by itself.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
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:
Yes
fast-paced
Breezed through it in an afternoon. Lovely light read. I’m sure it makes for good analytics with young readers. Lots of symbols.
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Great book much different than the movie!
adventurous
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No