filipa_maia's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was so much fun! The Wizard of OZ is one of those books that, even if you never read it, you know what it is about. Everybody has heard about little Dorothy, the Wizard or the Witches. But reading this books is an experience on its own.
I really liked this story: it's all about friendship and a sense of union... when we work together we make (almost) impossible things, possible.
I feel that this is one of those books that you take different interpretations according to when (in your life) you are reading it.
I really liked this story: it's all about friendship and a sense of union... when we work together we make (almost) impossible things, possible.
I feel that this is one of those books that you take different interpretations according to when (in your life) you are reading it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: Slavery
prairiek's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
meganpbennett's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I read this book (and the entire series) multiple times in middle and high school, but haven't read it since. And then I saw that some one was going to serialize it into chapters and I just had to reread it! It was very good, holding up remarkably well for something writing in 1900.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Blood, Violence, Death, and Murder
diana_raquel's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
“There is no place like home.”
Inspired by the works of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, the Oz series tell the stories of Dorothy, a girl from Kansas, in the World of Oz. These stories were clearly inspired by the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm and Andersen, however, there is a twist to these stories that have a certain American feel (the contrast between the World Oz and Kansas is an excellent example of this).
The stories of the Oz universe are clearly a story for children, however, I would say that adults would also like these stories. They are complete stories (with a beginning, middle, and end), full of wonderment, and well-developed characters.
I really liked these stories and fully recommend them.
Inspired by the works of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, the Oz series tell the stories of Dorothy, a girl from Kansas, in the World of Oz. These stories were clearly inspired by the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm and Andersen, however, there is a twist to these stories that have a certain American feel (the contrast between the World Oz and Kansas is an excellent example of this).
The stories of the Oz universe are clearly a story for children, however, I would say that adults would also like these stories. They are complete stories (with a beginning, middle, and end), full of wonderment, and well-developed characters.
I really liked these stories and fully recommend them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: War, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty and Slavery
stardustdreamer's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, and Death
calamitywindpetal's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Death, and Animal death
nrogers_1030's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
naiu_cs's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This is vera violent for a children's book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
lectrixnoctis's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
L. Frank Baum was an American writer who was born in Chittenango into a wealthy family wrote over sixty books. He is most known for "The Wizard of Oz", which he dedicated to his wife, a feminist author called Matilda and the thirteen other titles in the Oz series.
We follow the story of a young orphan girl called Dorothy who lives with her little dog Toto under Uncle Henry and Aunt Em in Kansas on a family farm. The couple is exceptionally hardworking but unsatisfied with their dull and grey lives. Toto is the best companion Dorothy and keeps her happy and cheerful.
The story begins when a cyclone is approaching, and the people were worried about its effect. Dorothy, Toto and Aunt Em were heading to the storm shelter as Toto jumps outdo of Dorothy's traps and hides. Aunt Em enters the shelter as Dorothy is trying to catch the dog. However, the house is carried away with the girl and the dog inside. The house finally lends, the pair were brought into the territory of the Munchkin in the Land of Oz. The crash happens to kill the Wicked Witch of the East, who was the cruel ruler of the Munchkins. Dorothy meets the Good Witch of the North, who tells her she should go to the Emerald City if she wants to go back to Kansas. The Witch kisses her forehead to protect her from harm. The girl follows the Yellow Brick Road with the new silver slippers from the now-deceased Witch. On her way there, she meets a Scarecrow who wants a brain, a Tin Woodman who wants a heart and a cowardly Lion who needs some courage. They all go to the Emerald City to ask the Wizard of Oz to grant their wishes.
The perspective on this book is from the third person point of view through an accompanying narrator. The themes of journeying, home and hidden strength are expressed through the narrator. The book was written in past tense and focused heavily on the plot.
The book has four main characters: Dorothy, who is a brilliant young girl. Although she is magically transported into this new land, she does find a way always to succeed. Even if she sometimes struggles, she is still caring for her newfound friends. Although the Scarecrow desperately wants to have some brains, he is, in fact, intelligent. This indicated that he only wishes the Wizard to give him a brain, although he is stuffed with straw. The Tin Woodman's main desire is to have the heart to marry the munchkin girl he once loved. He is extremely caring with his friends and quite protective of others. The Cowardly Lion wishes to finally live up to his high expectations of being the kind of the beats and have some courage. As well as the other ones he already has what he wishes. Lio would do anything to help his friends and is a great help. These aspects I talked about is the motif of the hidden strength.
I never read this book as a child, but I've learned to love it. I always enjoy how the characters interact with each other and do not see who they are. They do not need Oz to grant their wishes. They have to believe in themselves and see who they are. This novel is perfect for children as well as adults. I can only recommend this fantastic piece of writing.
We follow the story of a young orphan girl called Dorothy who lives with her little dog Toto under Uncle Henry and Aunt Em in Kansas on a family farm. The couple is exceptionally hardworking but unsatisfied with their dull and grey lives. Toto is the best companion Dorothy and keeps her happy and cheerful.
The story begins when a cyclone is approaching, and the people were worried about its effect. Dorothy, Toto and Aunt Em were heading to the storm shelter as Toto jumps outdo of Dorothy's traps and hides. Aunt Em enters the shelter as Dorothy is trying to catch the dog. However, the house is carried away with the girl and the dog inside. The house finally lends, the pair were brought into the territory of the Munchkin in the Land of Oz. The crash happens to kill the Wicked Witch of the East, who was the cruel ruler of the Munchkins. Dorothy meets the Good Witch of the North, who tells her she should go to the Emerald City if she wants to go back to Kansas. The Witch kisses her forehead to protect her from harm. The girl follows the Yellow Brick Road with the new silver slippers from the now-deceased Witch. On her way there, she meets a Scarecrow who wants a brain, a Tin Woodman who wants a heart and a cowardly Lion who needs some courage. They all go to the Emerald City to ask the Wizard of Oz to grant their wishes.
The perspective on this book is from the third person point of view through an accompanying narrator. The themes of journeying, home and hidden strength are expressed through the narrator. The book was written in past tense and focused heavily on the plot.
The book has four main characters: Dorothy, who is a brilliant young girl. Although she is magically transported into this new land, she does find a way always to succeed. Even if she sometimes struggles, she is still caring for her newfound friends. Although the Scarecrow desperately wants to have some brains, he is, in fact, intelligent. This indicated that he only wishes the Wizard to give him a brain, although he is stuffed with straw. The Tin Woodman's main desire is to have the heart to marry the munchkin girl he once loved. He is extremely caring with his friends and quite protective of others. The Cowardly Lion wishes to finally live up to his high expectations of being the kind of the beats and have some courage. As well as the other ones he already has what he wishes. Lio would do anything to help his friends and is a great help. These aspects I talked about is the motif of the hidden strength.
I never read this book as a child, but I've learned to love it. I always enjoy how the characters interact with each other and do not see who they are. They do not need Oz to grant their wishes. They have to believe in themselves and see who they are. This novel is perfect for children as well as adults. I can only recommend this fantastic piece of writing.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Violence
level1055's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Spoiler
As I was reading, I thought (initially) about how this book should only be recommended to people whose children are boys with blue eyes cause L. Frank Baum tried to emphasise twice how "Blue paint is just the colour for eyes." Till I was hit with straight up hebephilia as it read "At last, however, she found a boy who was handsome and manly and wise beyond his years. Gayalette made up her mind that when he grew to be a man she would make him her husband." So, protect your kids and stay away from this book.I completely forgot to mention why little should not be exposed to this because I really do not wish for any child to start worrying about ageist beauty standards when they have not even entered teenage yet - "" I have heard that Glinda is a beautiful woman, who knows how to keep young in spite of the many years she has lived.""
This book can also become cruel for kids with disabilities and skin conditions cause "Now there is Mr. Joker, one of our clowns," continued the china lady, "who is always trying to stand upon his head. He has broken himself so often that he is mended in a hundred places, and doesn't look at all pretty. Here he comes now, so you can see for yourself."" To be honest, that entire scene is meant for the trash.
Maybe we should take it the way L. Frank Baum intended it to be when he said "Yet the old time fairy tale, having served for generations, may now be classed as" historical" in the children's library; for the time has come for a series of new "wonder tales"... ". Whatever he thought could please the children of his time, is no longer a story that should be narrated to kids that could not only be harmful to them but also to their friends around them, especially now that we know how dangerous, reckless, ignorant and hurtful some of those ideologies are!
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Ableism, Pedophilia, Misogyny, Mental illness, Body shaming, and Adult/minor relationship
Hebephilia, to be specific. Also, ageist. 🙏
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