Virginia Kantra has written two novels that retell Little Women in a contemporary time period. I enjoyed both. When I saw this book and recognized both the author and Dorothy Gale’s name, I knew that I wanted to read this one. I am so glad that I did!
Anyone who has read The Wizard of Oz will enjoy feeling like an insider as they pick up on references and themes from Baum’s beloved classic. However, those with no familiarity with Oz at all can still relish this novel.
This is a story of dealing with situations that don’t go as one wished and then figuring out how to move on, grow and live one’s life. Readers will surely be hoping that Dorothy works things out and finds some happiness.
I loved the virtual trip to Dublin, the references to other books and Dorothy (Dee’s) story and those of the other characters. Highly recommended for fiction readers.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Berkley for this title. All opinions are my own.
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Such an enjoyable title: The Fairytale Life of Dorothy Gale
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