Now that the movie has come out, I’m not sure there is a lot to say about the book.
I do have a couple of thoughts…
If not for all the re-runs of “The Big Bang Theory” I’ve watched I would be lost. Science is not my strong suit.
Friendship. Survival. Something we can all relate to.
Humor is always the “best medicine.” I did actually laugh out loud a couple of times…just sayin’.
”Happily-ever-after” ending? Sort of.
Would I read more of Weir’s books? Perhaps.
Told in two points of view. Maud Gage Baum’s life story. Hollywood and the making of the film “The Wizard of Oz.”
Being enough. Expectations. Hollywood. Perseverance. Friendship. Protection. Creativity. Sacrifice. Determination. Trust. Greed. Love.
Maud Gage Baum found herself lodged between the expectations of her Suffragist mother (Matilda Joslyn Gage) and her free spirited husband, L. Frank Baum. Fighting to support their growing family. Finding hope in happiness. Creating moments to cherish.
”The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” brought the Baum family unexpected financial security. However, it also left Maud navigating the movie business in Hollywood all alone.
The Hollywood subplot revolved around Judy Garland. This relationship showed the corrupt manner in which studio execs treated their starlets.
I was hoping, as always, for a “happily ever after” ending…not sure I got it. But, I have been humming “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” for days now.
Whenever there is a disclaimer that says -“laugh out loud funny” - why aren’t I laughing out loud? Did I miss something? Gretchen, Teddy, and Jane. Likeable enough. Broken. Trying to maneuver the pitfalls of failed relationships and overbearing family.
The funniest line in the book? “We need to talk about Grandma.” I’m pretty sure you could write a whole book on that subject. Hmmmm, maybe it’s time to write that book about my Grandma…
Lighthearted. Frustrating when the characters didn’t move on quickly enough. Happily ever after ending? Satisfying ending. Loose ends tied. Broken people taped back together. Funny? The jury is still out on that.
