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Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire
1 review
recorderkfk's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
As someone who loves the musical and the OG Wizard of Oz, I found it rather cold and cruel - it's philosophically interesting, but plot wise, plodding. Fun to read though as a musical fan.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Animal death, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Sexual assault, Body horror, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Mental illness, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, Ableism, Emotional abuse, and War
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