The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

The Wizard of Oz

Oz #1

L. Frank Baum

187 pages • first pub 1900 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous fast-paced

Description

Dorothy thinks she's lost forever when a tornado whirls her and her dog, Toto, into a magical world. To get home, she must find the wonderful wizard in the Emerald City of Oz. On the way she meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Li...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
lighthearted 73%
hopeful 33%
funny 31%
relaxing 17%
inspiring 16%
emotional 6%
reflective 6%
mysterious 5%
challenging 3%
dark 3%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 34%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 40% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 19% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

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