I'm curious about readers' thoughts on the connections to 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' by L. Frank Baum in the novel 'Love in Her Big Two-Hearted.' While many reviews highlight the Hemingway references, particularly in the title and river adventures, there are several Easter Eggs for some intriguing Oz-related elements that seem underexplored in discussions. For instance, the naming of the daughters appears to reference the good and bad witches from Oz. Additionally, Sonny's favorite author when meeting her husband is revealed to be L. Frank Baum. It's interesting to note how the characters' earlier lives seem influenced by Oz themes, while their retirement years focus more on Hemingway-inspired adventures. Have others noticed these Oz connections? I'd be interested in hearing thoughts on how these references might add layers of meaning to the story or influence character development.
For instance, the naming of the daughters appears to reference the good and bad witches from Oz. Additionally, Sonny's favorite author when meeting her husband is revealed to be L. Frank Baum. It's interesting to note how the characters' earlier lives seem influenced by Oz themes, while their retirement years focus more on Hemingway-inspired adventures.
Have others noticed these Oz connections? I'd be interested in hearing thoughts on how these references might add layers of meaning to the story or influence character development.