darkancy 's review for:

The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

4.0

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The Scarecrow: "I cannot understand why you should wish to leave this beautiful country and go back to the dry, grey place you call Kansas"
Dorothy: "That is because you have no brains"

The way I SCREAMED.

This book took me on a journey filled with singing Munchkins, flying monkeys, and a yellow brick road that I swear was just an elaborate treadmill because it never seemed to end.
L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a classic, sure, but let’s get one thing straight: this is not the Technicolor musical you grew up with. It’s darker, weirder, and features a Tin Woodman who casually talks about hacking living creatures to pieces. (Sir???)

The Plot in a Nutshell:
Dorothy, a seven-year-old child, gets yeeted into a tornado and wakes up in a world that operates solely on vibes and the whims of a sparkly shoe enthusiast. (Also let's not forget that she straight-up commits involuntary manslaughter within the first five pages, and everyone throws a party about it. Wild.)
Dorothy is told to follow the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard Oz, who can send her home. Along the way, she assembles a squad of a brainless scarecrow, a heartless tin man, and a cowardly lion—all of whom have crippling self-esteem issues. Together, they go on a journey that’s basically a long-winded therapy session.

This book is pure chaotic energy. Angry apple trees, a deadly field of poppies, and a Wizard whose entire deal is just “fake it till you make it.” But you know what? I kinda loved it. It’s weird, whimsical, and has that old-timey storytelling charm.
Did it make sense? Not really. Did I have fun? Absolutely.

ROCKY'S JUDGMENT



This book made him feel something. He was being so dramatic.

Rocky's rating: