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Well, I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. This classic of children literature is such a well rounded tale. The portrayal of characters really impressed me. The character development was handled really well and it was more complex than I expected. The motivations behind the characters' actions absolutely made sense. The story was pretty paced and enjoyable. Moreover, the ending was both sensible and satisfactory.

I was not aware that the book was so much better than the film. Alright, I don't remember the film it details, but I do remember that some things didn't add up. The film is visually stunning but the book makes much more sense. There is irony, paradox and humor in this book, where in the film there is mere comic relief. There is a background story to every character and it makes them come back to life. The characters actually underwent some significant changes in this book. In addition, unlike the film, this book doesn't imply that everything that happens to Dorothy is a dream. I'm actually curious to learn more about the country of Oz. I think I'll read the sequels as well!

The heroine of the book is definitely more likable than the film version. Dorothy is brave and stoic, while remaining innocent and childlike. She really is a wonderful protagonist. Her companions are very complex characters themselves. The lion, in particular, is such a well rounded character. In the book, the 'cowardly' lion is actually quite brave. In every situation he demonstrates courage. There is a scene in the book where he risks his life to save his friends and he does it without thinking. At the same time, the lion believes himself a coward because he feels fear. In other words, he doesn't realize that feeling fear is normal and that it doesn't make him a coward.

I really do recommend this book! It's a wonderful tale of finding inner strength and courage.