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.
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.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
kaylamolander's review against another edition
4.0
Magically lovely! Always was one of my favorite Oz books. Number 3 is probably my #1, though!
rfelt's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this second installment in the books of Oz. I enjoyed the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman again (my favorite characters from the first book) but also really enjoyed the added characters of the Saw Horse, Jack Pumpkin Head, and my newest favorite, The Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Thoroughly Educated. I hope he comes back :)
kerrisbooks13's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars! These books are in crack in a way that only dated fairytales (fantasy?) can be. Upside down logic and magic and weird characters. Still interesting to read though as Oz is so well known
jltaggart's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
ricoocri's review against another edition
4.0
Had to remind myself several times that this book is from the turn of the century (1904) because the gender politics are weirdly progressive while also pretty regressive? Like the guys solve all their problems out of luck or sheer happenstance or wait around for the women to save them, the women move the plot forward, the girls revolt because they want a better future than being tied down as a housewife. BUT the story of Tipetarius being trapped as a boy and then magically returned to his true form as not only a girl but the princess Ozma of Oz beautiful beyond compare (as described by Dorothy to L. Frank Baum) is undeniably a Trans allegory, like its really really difficult to read that and not see what's going on there , lol.
raechsreads's review against another edition
3.0
The adventures of the Tin Woodman and the Scarecrow continue as they team up with a young boy Tip and his friend Jack the Pumpkinhead. What is going on with the group of girls charging the City of Oz with knitting needles?