janessaalexis's review against another edition
3.0
Popsugar Reading Challenge 2020: A book that passes the Bechdel test
My rating is more of a 3.25 - 3.5 (I haven't really decided yet.)
This book was surprisingly easy to read! It was really fun, and I think I would've liked it a lot as a kid.
I will say, though, that when the witch died, it seemed like the story became more drawn out, and it really didn't feel necessary! The book could've been maybe 30-50 pages shorter, and if it were, I would've given it another star.
But overall, really enjoyed myself!
My rating is more of a 3.25 - 3.5 (I haven't really decided yet.)
This book was surprisingly easy to read! It was really fun, and I think I would've liked it a lot as a kid.
I will say, though, that when the witch died, it seemed like the story became more drawn out, and it really didn't feel necessary! The book could've been maybe 30-50 pages shorter, and if it were, I would've given it another star.
But overall, really enjoyed myself!
viki_p26's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
5.0
elleunchained's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book much more than I thought I would. It was an audible freebie and the narration was also quite good.
rvnja's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
3.5
meowchelle_salvato's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
_lizethmora_'s review against another edition
3.0
L. Frank Baum es un escritor estadounidense que destacada por sus libros para niños, pero dudó mucho que este sea un libro para niños. Había partes en que parecía un libro muy bizarro e incluso sangriento. La verdad no me lo esperaba.
Tiene un mensaje súper bonito: a veces necesitamos un empujoncito para creer en nuestros talentos y no dudar de nosotros. Los personajes son bellísimos y muy curiosos
Tiene un mensaje súper bonito: a veces necesitamos un empujoncito para creer en nuestros talentos y no dudar de nosotros. Los personajes son bellísimos y muy curiosos
lillygabriella's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This edition is lovely, with the original artwork included in colour. I read it to my youngest, one chapter a night as a bedtime story. It's been years since I read this one and I had definitely forgotten some things were in this book. No spoilers, and nothing bad, I just misremembered certain bits as being in one of the sequels.
Children will find the book entertaining, especially if you do voices for the different characters.
Children will find the book entertaining, especially if you do voices for the different characters.