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The Wonderful of World Oz by L. Frank Baum

yashika_2008's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

priscillarobock's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • 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

blkunicorn's review against another edition

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adventurous funny medium-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

3.0

inae's review against another edition

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lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-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? It's complicated

3.5

booksandgirlieadventures's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted relaxing medium-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

4.0

melodia95's review against another edition

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5.0

El mago de Oz, el libro favorito de mi mamá yo creo que decidí leer este titulo debido a que mi madre siempre habla con cariño acerca de la historia y los personajes. En este libro se nos presenta a Dorothy una niña que vive en Kansas con sus tios, un día un hurracan golpea la granja donde viven y Dorothy es transportada al increible mundo de Oz donde conocerá a tres nuevos amigos que la ayudaran a volver a su hogar.
Siempre tuve la curiosodad de como era la historia original, debido a que la única noción que tenia de la historia eran las peliculas o más bien la pelicula de Disney donde conocemos al mago llamado Oz y no vemos nada de la historia de Dorothy.
Creo que la historia esta bien cpnstruida y podemos ver un progreso en el crecimiento personal de cada persnaje, podemos ver como las experiencias pasadas en cada capitulo del lbro los ayuda a tener lo que tanto desean.
Al seguir la historia de Dorothy podemos ver como los personajes enfrentan varios problemas en su camino a la ciudad esmeralda y como el trabajo en equipo pudo llevarlos hasta su objetivo. Creo que este libro es una buena historia y tiene elementos que hacen de la lectura amena, es un buen libro para los más pequeños pero puede ser disfrutable para los más grandes.
Me gustó el libro y creo que es fácil simpatizar con los personajes y ver como a veces nosotros mismos nos podemos poner limitaciones, y como el creer que ya no existen nos hace hacer cosas que antes no podriamos.

moothemonster's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

read for uni, dont have too much to say abt it outside a critical theory lens. its a cute kids story with some pretty nonsensical bits. reminds me of gullivers travels a bit

mannim's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

4.0

ellazoe03's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced

3.5

allymcevoy's review against another edition

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3.0

I’m sure there is nobody who hasn’t at least heard of the film of The Wizard of Oz, and most people have seen it. It was my first introduction to the land of Oz so I couldn’t help but compare the two. I do like the film, despite it’s cheesy-ness. One thing I was surprised about was the lack of appearance of The Wicked Witch of the West in the book. Yes she is there, but she isn’t as much of a major character. The wizard himself is less likeable too, but more like the film version of himself. Also, the fact that the slippers were silver and not ruby has truly left me so devastated. But I did like the story. Although I think if I didn’t know elements of the story so well I would have enjoyed it more. There’s a little note at the begginning about it being written for children’s pleasure rather than any moral lesson. It certainly is more fun than moral, however I do think there was a bit of a lesson, about how you can improve yourself, or how people change I suppose.