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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
medium-paced
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I’m not going to rate a kids book because I’m not the target audience but I will say children’s lot has come real far. In many ways it felt very dated and of its time, but it never lulled and I could see this being a fun read for kids. Sometimes I wish it would slow down (and cut out a few of the seemingly meandering journey) in order to afford reflection beyond despair that they might get the help they desire. There was a rhythmic component as the companions joined that was cute and memorable.
I mostly read this slowly alongside reading Wicked.
I mostly read this slowly alongside reading Wicked.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Violence, Murder
Minor: Racism, Sexism
I've been a fan of the 1939's movie all my life and I knew coming into this book that there would be differences that might affect my reading process but what a lovely time I had reading this. I loved the differences, I understand them completely, and now I appreciate both pieces so much.
Yes, the book is "darker" and flushes out more some details and places (and presents some that the movie doesn't) but I missed my Ruby slippers (which I have in my closet for not no apparent logical need) and at the same time, I wished the movie would have included the Good witch of the North and the book's portrait of Glinda (who is actually the Good Witch of the South).
I will definitely continue with this long series when I can get my hands on them, It's a really nice base for today's fantasy series.
Yes, the book is "darker" and flushes out more some details and places (and presents some that the movie doesn't) but I missed my Ruby slippers (which I have in my closet for not no apparent logical need) and at the same time, I wished the movie would have included the Good witch of the North and the book's portrait of Glinda (who is actually the Good Witch of the South).
I will definitely continue with this long series when I can get my hands on them, It's a really nice base for today's fantasy series.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I came to this book too late in my life path. However, I look forward to reading it to my grandchildren, should I be so blessed. After all, it was written for them.
This is a, yes, wonderful retelling of an old favorite. I particularly enjoyed the element of contemporary humor included in this production, though I imagine some might find it off putting.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
There’s no place like home indeed.
Like everyone else of a certain age, I grew up watching the film adaptation, every year when it came on TV. I'd always heard the book was good and went in some different directions. I'd even heard that it was a political allegory. What I discovered is that it's a quite pleasant children's book, and the divergences from the film adaptation are fun to note as you go along. I won't spoil your fun by listing any of them here. I'm sure there are a hundred web sites that line them out in detail.
I'm glad I read The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. It's actually the first of a series of thirteen, I think, installments. I might give the second one a try, just for fun. But I doubt I'll make it through all of them.
I'm glad I read The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. It's actually the first of a series of thirteen, I think, installments. I might give the second one a try, just for fun. But I doubt I'll make it through all of them.