That's right, this is my review for L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Now some of you might be wondering why I am reviewing such a classic tale. Well, to be honest, this is my first time reading the original novel. I grew up watching the 1939 Judy Garland film and it is still one of my favorite movies, but now that I have read the original story, it amazed me how different the book is compared to the movie. Perhaps this will also give me an insight look as to what to expect from Gregory Maguire's Wicked series. By reading other reviews, Maguire actually respected the book and the film adaption's twists. We all know that Hollywood usually exaggerates stories and adds in a couple of different changes, but wow, there are quite a bit. Like did you know that the Wicked Witch of the West was not the main villain and is only in about two chapters? In addition, she was a Cyclops! Did you know that Glinda isn't even mentioned until close to the end? The Wizard can take on many forms, the Winkies have their own land and are enslaved by the Wicked Witch of the West, the flying monkeys are not the Wicked Witch of the West's henchmen, there is a golden cap that summons the flying monkeys, there is apparently a good witch of the North and many, many more. New beasts are introduced and new journeys lie ahead just for Dorothy to return home to Kansas.
I would definitely recommend this book to children and adults because The Wizard of Oz is a timeless sensation that will forever be a part of our lives. If you haven't read the novel or seen the movie, come out from under that rock and follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City!
Until next time!
- D
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