Reviews

The Marvellous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum

jessicabkbc8443's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

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

2.75

important_idiot's review against another edition

3.0

I enjoyed this slightly less than the first book but am looking forward to reading the rest of the series. We shall see if I like the other books.

If you enjoyed the movie, The Wizard of Oz, you may also enjoy this series.

lydiajoreads's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

sams84's review against another edition

4.0

There is always a risk with sequals that they won't live up to their predecessors but thankfully that is not the case here. On our return to the land of Oz, we follow Tip as he makes his way to the Emerald City to escape hs life of hard work and no play as Mombi's servant. Before he leaves, he creates for himself a new friend, one Mombi brings to life for her own ends, although it doen't quite work out that way. I also wasn't aware that a load of independent girl scout types could be so devious, although I shouldn't be surprised really.

epimetheus_b's review against another edition

5.0

Baum is always a delightful and imaginative author. His style is simple and thoughtful, his characters distinctive and funny, the road trip around Oz an adventure. At the same time, the story has some pretty significant things to say about identity, agency, gender and responsibility.

osisubis's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

numbat's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.75

I've mostly known of Oz by the movies and musicals and it's interesting to see the original material.

bookiss's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

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

3.0

sinningsammy's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

caseyundercovers's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

This one was not as good as the first, but still a weird, quirky, and fun adventure. I didn't think the cast was as strong as in the first book. Honestly, the idea of The Gump is terrifying. I didn't see the twist at the end coming, and it made for a good ending.