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The original Oz books were groundbreaking pieces of fantasy fiction. They were the first fantasy books to take place in a contemporary time and were quite unusual in having so many strong female characters. They are startlingly original and unique in the world of literature. Yes, there are many differences in the original book and the Wizard of Oz film. Yes, they are well worth reading.

That being said, I don't think they're your cup of tea.