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victoriafrost1991's review against another edition
3.0
Way better written then the past two to three books within the series. The Emerald City of Oz has more action than the others; more cohesive flow in the way it was written. It was enjoying to see that you do not need violence, yet, can still prevail. This goes well with the themes that Baum was trying to get at when trying to differentiate his children's books from others.
lovelynovellas's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.0
_lilbey_'s review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I enjoyed the switching of story lines from Dorothy and friends to the Nome King and allies, and wish there had been more of it.
blondierocket's review against another edition
3.0
Another adventure with Dorothy and the gang, this time Dorothy rescues her family from being kicked out of their home by taking them back on a journey to Oz with her just before it is invaded by the evil gnome king.
It was a cute story, not my favorite, and it took awhile to read so I’ll probably be waiting some time before checking out the next one.
It was a cute story, not my favorite, and it took awhile to read so I’ll probably be waiting some time before checking out the next one.
summerinohio's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
cowmouflage's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.25
lexxluthor's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kitsuneheart's review against another edition
2.0
In this Oz book, Dorothy finds out her aunt and uncle are on the verge of losing their farm. She decides to call upon Ozma to take them all to her castle in the Emerald City, where they can live in comfort for all their days. Meanwhile, the Nome King, still angry over his defeat several books ago, raises an army to attack Oz.
How do you keep up suspense and a sense of danger in a series where a protagonist has a magic item that will grant them any wish?
You don't. You can't. And that's the big problem with the Oz books. While Ozma may not always use her magic belt for the obvious solution, there's never any thought that things will not end happily.
How do you keep up suspense and a sense of danger in a series where a protagonist has a magic item that will grant them any wish?
You don't. You can't. And that's the big problem with the Oz books. While Ozma may not always use her magic belt for the obvious solution, there's never any thought that things will not end happily.
alyshadeshae's review against another edition
3.0
I forget how rude and obnoxious Dorothy can be until she's back "on screen" so to speak.