The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: by L. Frank Baum

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz:

Oz #1

L. Frank Baum with L. Frank Baum (Illustrator)

216 pages • first pub 1900 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous fast-paced

Description

Dorothy and her faithful dog, Toto, get caught in a cyclone whichtakes them from their home to the mystical land of Oz. Dorothylearns that there is only one person who can help her get backhome — the Wizard of Oz, the mysterious magician who rules...

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Community Reviews Summary of 24,293 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
lighthearted 72%
hopeful 33%
funny 31%
relaxing 17%
inspiring 16%
emotional 7%
mysterious 6%
reflective 6%
dark 4%
challenging 3%
sad 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 32%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 40% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

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