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368 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525622109
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 12 February 2019
Description
This richly imagined novel tells the story behind The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the book that inspired the iconic film, through the eyes of author L. Frank Baum's intrepid wife, Maud. "A breathtaking read that will transport you over the rainbow and...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,427 reviews
Moods
hopeful 63%
inspiring 59%
reflective 48%
informative 45%
adventurous 39%
sad 25%
lighthearted 16%
funny 11%
challenging 7%
dark 4%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 43% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Alcoholism, Body shamingModerate
Child death, Miscarriage, Sexual harassmentMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, Alcohol
368 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525622109
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 12 February 2019
Description
This richly imagined novel tells the story behind The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the book that inspired the iconic film, through the eyes of author L. Frank Baum's intrepid wife, Maud. "A breathtaking read that will transport you over the rainbow and...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,427 reviews
Moods
hopeful 63%
inspiring 59%
reflective 48%
informative 45%
adventurous 39%
sad 25%
lighthearted 16%
funny 11%
challenging 7%
dark 4%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 43% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Alcoholism, Body shamingModerate
Child death, Miscarriage, Sexual harassmentMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, Alcohol