The Wizard of Oz book review

When I read The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, I was just expecting it to be just like the movie, or being similar to it. However, the movie leaves out an entire section of the book. The difference between the movie and the book is big, as the book gives a better ending in my opinion, and also feels like a more complete story.

A major difference in The Wizard of Oz between the movie and book is that the movie is more leaning towards being for kids, and while the book isn't for adults, I doubt a small child would be able to understand it. I would mostly recommend this book for middle schoolers, if they want an easy read. The movie also is missing parts of the book, so while there might be changed elements, the story is longer, as Dorothy and the others have to keep traveling after the wizard leaves.

Another element that the movie misses is what happens to the tinman, scarecrow, and the lion after Dorothy leaves. While it could be assumed that they either stay in the Emerald City, or maybe go back to what they were doing before the adventure, the book gives them more purpose in the end. All of them end up getting important roles after Dorothy leaves, which gives them more of an ending, and overall makes the story seem more complete.

Gemma

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  1. JamesonNovember 11, 2024 at 1:18 PM

    If you could go back would you read the book first and then watch the movie or do it in the order that you did? I've heard mixed opinions on this book-movie combo before.

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