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tregina's review against another edition
3.0
So this is it, then. The last Oz book. In the end, I'm glad it came down to Dorothy and Ozma and Glinda, up against genuine peril and actually dealing with the difficulty in ruling and asserting authority when you aren't physically present (a fairly sophisticated political theme). While I might not have been enchanted, it did have everything I've always loved about Oz.
victoriafrost1991's review
3.0
Way better than the rest of the original Oz series novels. I enjoyed how it didn't end with everyone traveling to Oz with whatever festivities there. The potential war could have been flushed out a bit more with what the false flat head leader was doing. Yet, the new characters were more enjoyable to see what happened to them. Still wished for more consistent story line to fully understand what was going on from one book to the next and less explaining characters who we all know from reading the previous books. It made it too tedious. I wonder if the author did that because not Ll children would know the full story from book 1 to present or if he thought they wouldn't remember.
cowmouflage's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
kitsuneheart's review
2.0
Even with the Wikipedia entry, I can barely recall any of this book. After the previous two Oz books, which were okay, if not phenomenal, I'm disappointed in how forgettable this last book is. There is, apparently, Ozma and Dorothy running around together and kissing women, which I'm always up for (the lesbian subtext between those two is really more text, to me), but the plot itself is nothing inspired.
triniredreading's review
lighthearted
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
Definitely not my favourite. The bad guys were unpleasant and the good guys were rather insufferable. The ending was also abrupt.
acoffia's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
justicepirate's review
4.0
This book was so well done but of course resembles some slights of other books from the series. It stands up to the others with such creative ideas brought to life in your mind!
Ozma and Dorothy visited Glinda the Good, as they tend to do from time to time. Dorothy has always had a habit of reading the book of records in other books, and she stumbles upon a situation where Flatheads and Skeezers, peoples who live in Oz, are at odds and will be having a war. This devastates Ozma who decides she will take it upon herself to visit them and bring peace to her people. Dorothy decides to join her. Glinda says she will keep an eye out for them and will be of help to them if they need it.
I really would love to discuss some of the interesting aspects of this story, but overall, it was unique. If you have young children, the fact that the Flatheads' brains are kept in cans may be a little odd, but my sons found it humorous. This was a great book to read to my children. We definitely enjoyed this one.
Ozma and Dorothy visited Glinda the Good, as they tend to do from time to time. Dorothy has always had a habit of reading the book of records in other books, and she stumbles upon a situation where Flatheads and Skeezers, peoples who live in Oz, are at odds and will be having a war. This devastates Ozma who decides she will take it upon herself to visit them and bring peace to her people. Dorothy decides to join her. Glinda says she will keep an eye out for them and will be of help to them if they need it.
I really would love to discuss some of the interesting aspects of this story, but overall, it was unique. If you have young children, the fact that the Flatheads' brains are kept in cans may be a little odd, but my sons found it humorous. This was a great book to read to my children. We definitely enjoyed this one.