Was by Geoff Ryman

384 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical lgbtqia+ adventurous reflective slow-paced
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This haunting, wildly original novel explores the lives of several characters entwined by The Wizard of Oz--both the novel written by L. Frank Baum and the strangely resonant 1939 film. Was traverses the American landscape to reveal how the human ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
reflective 60%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
informative 20%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.78

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