The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Oz #1

L. Frank Baum

205 pages • first pub 1900 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous fast-paced

Description

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz chronicles the adventure of Dorothea in the land of Oz. A cyclone picks her up from her Kansas home, where she lives with her aunt and uncle, and deposits her in the fantastical land. She begins a journey along the yello...

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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: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 20% | 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: 24% | No: 20% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

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