Heading into the book, I had a bit of an idea what to expect, but the story was indeed a bit more Grimm than most movie renditions make believe. Dorothy skips along the yellow brick road wearing silver shoes, which is a lot more sensible than ruby slippers if you ask me. And with the gruesome tale of how the Tin Woodsman became what he is today, nothing is as cosy or rose-colored as the Garland movie would make it appear.
After reading, I really wish Gilliam or Burton would make this into a movie, with all the grim and gritty imagery that comes with it.
From delightful and silly to delightfully silly
Lemony Snicket - Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can't Avoid
What can I say? Daniel Handles simply regales us with small anecdotes and aphorisms, some of which are reprints from his Series of Unfortunate Events. It is a whimsical read, which can be finished way too quickly, but you'll enjoy yourself the enitre time.''
On an afternote, today marks the 5th anniversary of my grandfather's passing. He has left this world too quickly for my liking, but his memory will remain with me forever.
Don't think that Burton will make a movie of "The wizard of Oz". Just because is somewhat like "Alice in Wonderland". Let's just hope Gilliam reads your blog ;)
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