Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

The Marvellous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum

3 reviews

lillygabriella's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Reading this aloud to my youngest. Mr Baum was apparently unconcerned with continuity, as a number of details are different from the first book. The story is mostly as I remember it, with a few parts which had escaped my recall. Good for younger children as a chapter a night bedtime story. 

A fine fantasy romp through the land of Oz, the beliefs and sentiments of the characters are reflective of the time period in which it was written. This is most evident in reference to General Jinjur's army of revolt, which makes it clear that Mr. Baum was not a supporter of female sufferage.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism

meganpbennett's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-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? It's complicated

3.0

 I remember greatly enjoying the Oz books a kid, and jumped on the chance to re-read them via Substack. Very interesting to read them as an adult. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, War, Misogyny, Sexism, Animal death, Ableism, and Body horror

pedanther's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism

Minor: Confinement, Body horror, Child abuse, Animal death, Slavery, and War