A review by yaminagabe
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Collins Classics) by L. Frank Baum

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) by L.Frank Baum

Dorothy and her dog, Toto strucked by a sudden whirlwind and find themselves teleported in the Land of Oz. She was tasked by the Wizard to kill the Wicked Witch of the East in order to sent herself back at her home in Kansas.

During her yellow-brick road exploration, she had meet new friends. Scarecrow, who wanted to have a brain. Tin Woodman who yearned for a heart. And the Cowardly Lion, whom asked to be granted with courage. All of them begin their epic adventure with laughter and tears, predicaments and difficulties thus, the inevitable troubles along the way which truly challenged the bond between this four interesting characters.

There is no place like home. .
~ Dorothy, of Kansas
: Indeed, there is no place like a home you've growned up to. Although, except to those people who weren't  relatable with the concept of this phrase. But in my part, I would still rather go back to where I've first experienced the development of my childhood and the cherishing memories I've shared with the people who've imparted my whole life.

It is such an uncomfortable feeling to know one is a fool
~
Scarecrow
Oz : You don't need brains, you are already learning something everyday. As baby has brains but it doesn't know much. Experience is the only thing that brings knowledge and the longer you are on earth, the more experience you are sure to get.

Me : You are already intelligent to be aware of your lacking. As what Socrates once said; "A true intelligent is to know he is once fool". You were aware by the distress of Tin Woodman's urgent necessities for oil and quickly took an action without being ordered. You even deduct an intricate plan to saved your unfortunate friends from the field of poppies with the help of the friendly tribe of mice. That is brainy enough to think!

I had time to think that the greatest loss I had known was the loss of my heart. While I was inlove I was the happiest man on earth, but no one can love who has not a heart
~ Tin Woodman
Oz : i think you are wrong to want a heart. It makes most people unhappy. If you only knew it, you are in luck not to have a heart
TW : that must be a matter of opinion. For my part. I will bear all the unhappiness without murmur.

Me : but you wept and felt sorrow upon the small creatures that experience torment and suffering. You have already possessed the ability to felt guilt, regret and shame. Who are also capable to sympathize with anyone you've run across to. That is plenty to be called human.

My life is simply unbearable without a bit of courage and I am terribly afraid of falling myself, but I suppose there is nothing to do but to try it.
~
Cowardly, Lion
Oz :  You have plenty of courage. All your need is confidence youself. There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger. True courage is in facing danger when you are afraid and that kind of courage you have in plenty.

Me : Practicing your self-esteem is enough since it is important of every individual's well-being. And for the record you already exerted the strength and potency to kill your nemesis without remorse nor fear--which takes a lot of courage and will-power to demonstrate.

Sometimes, the things that you came looking for in life, might be just near you all the time. .