The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Oz #1

L. Frank Baum with W.W. Denslow (Illustrator)

200 pages first pub 1900 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous fast-paced
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We all know the movie and storyline well. But have you ever read the original novel? Influenced by the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, L. Frank Baum created this classic story and fantasy using the dream of young Dorothy on her journey...

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Moods

adventurous 91%
lighthearted 72%
hopeful 33%
funny 32%
inspiring 17%
relaxing 17%
emotional 8%
mysterious 6%
reflective 6%
dark 4%
challenging 2%
sad 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 32%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 40% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

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