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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
adventurous
fast-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
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
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