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Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts is a dual timeline novel following Maud Gage Baum, wife of L. Frank Baum. In the 1800s timeline, Maud pursues education at Cornell, navigates societal challenges, marries Frank, and faces hardships before he publishes The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. In the 1939 timeline, Maud is on the set of the movie adaptation, striving to preserve Frank's legacy and protect Judy Garland, ultimately learning that people matter more than story accuracy.
Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts receives praise for its compelling blend of historical fiction and behind-the-scenes look at the creation of The Wizard of Oz. Readers appreciate the strong character portrayal of Maud Gage Baum. Some critiques focus on pacing issues and an overabundance of historical detail. Overall, it offers an engaging and insightful narrative.
A reader who enjoys Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts likely has a passion for historical fiction and a love for classic cinema, particularly The Wizard of Oz. Fans of The Paris Wife by Paula McLain and Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler will appreciate the blend of fact and fiction, as well as the strong female perspective.
Historical Fiction
Auto/Biographical Fiction
Relationships: Family
Values/Ideas: Literature
Relationships: Marriage
Relationships
History: World