Hmm...so I don't recall so much decapitation in the cinematic musical version... 
 Frankly, I'm surprised I didn't enjoy The Wizard of Oz more. I find the world Baum creates to be very intriguing, but the characters leave me wanting...more. Or is that I want them to be different? Getting past the repetitive listing of who they are and where they are headed, everyone seems so obsessed with ruling over people. Also, multiple times something is deemed worthy of being loved because it is "so beautiful." Hmm...I just...don't love it. However, I am intrigued to read the other books and learn more about the fantastic creatures and places.