A review by emmaj_xo
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I read the pop up minalima edition which is just stunning. The book itself is cute and imaginative and an important artefact of American cultural history. Bain’s writing style though may be off putting to certain readers. He doesn’t mail that universal tone other children’s authors have mastered.