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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' is a great and colorful modern fairy tale that is more elaborate than the famous film version of 1939, although that movie is pretty faithful to the source material. For example, in the book Kansas is gray, even Dorothy's family members. The biggest differences are that in the book Dorothy first meets the witch of the North, and Glinda only much later; the silver shoes of the book, which became ruby slippers in the 1939 adaptation, and that only Dorothy sees the wizard of Oz as a giant head. The other characters see him as respectively a lovely lady, a terrible beast and a ball of fire. Dorothy utters 'there's no place like home' on page 30 (in my edition), but this phrase doesn't come back in the end, unlike in the film, where it's a charm.
The book is colorful, adventurous and entertaining, and stands out because of Baum's dry wit and great imagination. W.W. Denslow's illustrations contribute a lot to the wonderful atmosphere. No wonder this children's novel became an instant classic.
The book is colorful, adventurous and entertaining, and stands out because of Baum's dry wit and great imagination. W.W. Denslow's illustrations contribute a lot to the wonderful atmosphere. No wonder this children's novel became an instant classic.
adventurous
mysterious
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:
No
Positively strange, though I'm certainly intrigued to know what might follow.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I enjoyed reading about the characters that have become so familiar to us.
adventurous
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
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
๐ง๐๐ ๐ช๐๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ ๐ฏ๐ ๐๏ฝก ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ธ ๐๐ฎ๐๐บ completely surprised me โ in the best way! This was my first time reading it, and I was amazed to discover just how different it is from the iconic movie. Dorothyโs shoes are actually silver (not ruby!), and so many other details I thought I knew came straight from the film rather than the book.
This edition was gifted to me by my daughter โ a stunning MacMillan Collectorโs Library copy, and I absolutely love this collection. It made the experience even more special.
The story itself is such a charming, fast-paced adventure filled with heart, courage, and friendship. Yes, itโs a little darker and more violent than I expected for a childrenโs book, but it reflects a different time in storytelling. I adored following Dorothy, Toto, and her new friends down the yellow brick road.
This edition was gifted to me by my daughter โ a stunning MacMillan Collectorโs Library copy, and I absolutely love this collection. It made the experience even more special.
The story itself is such a charming, fast-paced adventure filled with heart, courage, and friendship. Yes, itโs a little darker and more violent than I expected for a childrenโs book, but it reflects a different time in storytelling. I adored following Dorothy, Toto, and her new friends down the yellow brick road.
lighthearted
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Minor: Death, Violence