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A review by philibin
After Oz: A Novel by Gordon McAlpine
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
(5.0 Stars)
This book is simply delightful to read. I have to admit that I was a little worried by the overly generous inclusion of biblical passages and *almost* proselytizing. But my worries were unfounded. I think the author (IMHO) used the Bible, and it's claim of "moral superiority" to showcase the contradictory nature of how people truly act, to how they conveniently omit certain actions or outright lie to justify their "goodness". Okay, rant over :)
Back to the book. This is a story of what happens after the movie (The Wizard of Oz) ends. It is part fan-fiction, part noir detective/mystery, and wholly enjoyable. The characters feel real, and the story follows a logical path to its conclusion.
Fans of Gregory Maguire should really like this book. I am fortunate to have come across this book on NetGalley, because otherwise it probably would not have been on my radar at all. This author has a beautiful writing style and is descriptive without being boring. Unfortunately, this is the author's final work, and I think his first audiobook offering. My hope is that this is well received, and more of his earlier works will become available as audiobook offerings, other than his YA series about Edgar Allen Poe.
This book is simply delightful to read. I have to admit that I was a little worried by the overly generous inclusion of biblical passages and *almost* proselytizing. But my worries were unfounded. I think the author (IMHO) used the Bible, and it's claim of "moral superiority" to showcase the contradictory nature of how people truly act, to how they conveniently omit certain actions or outright lie to justify their "goodness". Okay, rant over :)
Back to the book. This is a story of what happens after the movie (The Wizard of Oz) ends. It is part fan-fiction, part noir detective/mystery, and wholly enjoyable. The characters feel real, and the story follows a logical path to its conclusion.
Fans of Gregory Maguire should really like this book. I am fortunate to have come across this book on NetGalley, because otherwise it probably would not have been on my radar at all. This author has a beautiful writing style and is descriptive without being boring. Unfortunately, this is the author's final work, and I think his first audiobook offering. My hope is that this is well received, and more of his earlier works will become available as audiobook offerings, other than his YA series about Edgar Allen Poe.