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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
I hope someday to read this with my own children. It would be a fun family read.
3.5 stars
I've never read the actual book so in the continuing quest to read classics I decided to kick off April with this short, beloved story. It was imaginative and fun. Written in 1900 this story has been adapted for stage, film, and in other spin-offs (past and future). This story has inspired creativity for decades now. What is it about this adventure that prompts that? I have no answers for that but it is undeniable. What I didn't realize is that Baum ran with the land of Oz and authored 14 books total about the fantasy land. The other books get fairly good reviews so now I'm even more curious. The series seems to be the American "Chronicles of Narnia." ;) Anyway, Baum wrote a fun book that I enjoyed and if it was commentary on the political temperature at the time I chose not to even acknowledge that in my reading. :)
I've never read the actual book so in the continuing quest to read classics I decided to kick off April with this short, beloved story. It was imaginative and fun. Written in 1900 this story has been adapted for stage, film, and in other spin-offs (past and future). This story has inspired creativity for decades now. What is it about this adventure that prompts that? I have no answers for that but it is undeniable. What I didn't realize is that Baum ran with the land of Oz and authored 14 books total about the fantasy land. The other books get fairly good reviews so now I'm even more curious. The series seems to be the American "Chronicles of Narnia." ;) Anyway, Baum wrote a fun book that I enjoyed and if it was commentary on the political temperature at the time I chose not to even acknowledge that in my reading. :)
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-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
A classic of course though I was not overly fond of Baum's writing style. Still, I'm glad to have read it to my son.
A classic fairytale, enjoyable for all ages.
I love the theme of pretend power and perfection.
I love the theme of pretend power and perfection.
The audiobook narrated by Anne Hathaway is delightful. I highly recommend!
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Questo fumetto non mi è piaciuto sia per i disegni, esageratamente "deformed" e caricaturali, a mio parere inguardabili, sia perché mi aspettavo una rivisitazione della storia mentre invece è pari pari uguale a quella originale. Uguale tranne nella parte più importante, manca infatti la frase che in sé racchiude tutto il senso e la morale dell'opera: no place is like home.
Davvero una pessima trasposizione.
Davvero una pessima trasposizione.
adventurous
hopeful
tense
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:
N/A