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Samantha (67 KP) rated Dorothy Must Die in Books
Jul 6, 2017
An interesting continuation of the Wizard of Oz
As a Wizard of Oz adaptation I found this novel to be interesting as it focuses on issues such as greed, trust and power that are prevalent in modern society as underlying themes. Overall, I found the novel to be engaging through its twisted interpretation of what happens after Dorothy returns to Kansas. Despite this, it should be noted that there are parts of this work that drag a little due to a lack of action in chapters that are focused on character and plot development.
Andy K (10821 KP) rated The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T (1953) in Movies
Nov 4, 2017 (Updated Nov 4, 2017)
I found this interesting film in a Stanley Kramer DVD collection I purchased a few years ago. The idea and story are similar to The Wizard of Oz. This time a young boy gets sucked into an interesting world he must make his way out of.
As much as I don't like remakes, Tim Burton and Johnny Depp could have a field day redoing this film for a new generation.
Still an entertaining film.
As much as I don't like remakes, Tim Burton and Johnny Depp could have a field day redoing this film for a new generation.
Still an entertaining film.
The Magic of Oz
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In this witty and imaginative tale, the “Royal Historian of Oz,” L. Frank Baum, takes young...
Tom Turner (388 KP) rated Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz in Books
Apr 30, 2021
This was my least favourite Oz book so far. As with the previous book, it took a long time - almost the whole book in this case! - to actually read Oz, and so the only character (other than Dorothy) we know from before to feature significantly was the Wizard. Who is arguably the fullest of all characters, as anyone else familiar with the original Wizard of Oz understands.
From doing some research, the reason for this is because Baum has resigned himself to writing the series, so he was trying to have his cake and eat it by writing a Oz book without actually writing an Oz book. It's a shame he felt this way, because the moment we got into Oz all the magic for me returned. Sure there were some good ideas in the lead up, but I would have much preferred them to hammer occurred in Oz abs not this subterranean world. It felt more Jules Verne than Baum. Let's just hope this is the low point.
From doing some research, the reason for this is because Baum has resigned himself to writing the series, so he was trying to have his cake and eat it by writing a Oz book without actually writing an Oz book. It's a shame he felt this way, because the moment we got into Oz all the magic for me returned. Sure there were some good ideas in the lead up, but I would have much preferred them to hammer occurred in Oz abs not this subterranean world. It felt more Jules Verne than Baum. Let's just hope this is the low point.
Glinda of Oz
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Peace, prosperity, and happiness are the rule in the marvelous Land of Oz, but in a faraway corner...
Bruce Springsteen recommended The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in Books (curated)
BobbiesDustyPages (1259 KP) rated The Wizard of Oz (1939) in Movies
Aug 14, 2017
A classic that still captures your imagination.
The Wizard of OZ is a once in history type of movies the switch from black and white to color still blows my mind to this day and the cast of characters and setting will forever cement their way into your imagination no matter how old you are.
Nicholas Cage recommended Juliet of the Spirits (1965) in Movies (curated)
