11.4k reviews for:

Wicked

Gregory Maguire

3.4 AVERAGE

bsbeaver's review against another edition

3.5

challenging dark reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

mar_t1na's review against another edition

2.5

dark hopeful medium-paced

problamoodic's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

dragonlit_or_death's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous dark reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

ushio's review against another edition

1.0

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1,5

Pésima experiencia, no lo recomiendo.

El autor tenía todo sobre la mesa pero no ejecutado correctamente, especialmente las relaciones entre los personajes; se supone que Glinda y Elphaba deben tener una relación profunda que sufre un quiebre al final, pero no se siente.

that_chick26's review against another edition

3.0

dark slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

khcarson's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous funny medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

helgag's review against another edition

4.25

challenging dark lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

kellyreadsthat's review against another edition

2.0

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You care about so many characters who then abruptly exit the story.
A very frustrating read.

cnyss's review against another edition

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As a theatre fan, I thought I would read this even though Wicked isn't really a favourite musical of mine, and to be honest this book didn't turn out to be either. I liked the style of writing itself, but as many others have already said, a lot of things (the philosophy club etc.) weren't explained in much depth and require some pondering in order to be understood fully, which almost made me feel like Maguire was glossing over some things, even if this was intentional. As well as this, I found the ending really disappointing and found that Dorothy completely lacked credibility as a character, which really put me off. Lastly, I found some *ahem* 'deeper descriptions' in the book a bit uncomfortable to read, and I kind of wish the author hadn't gone into as much detail as he did about certain things!
All in all I'd say I did quite enjoy this book (despite what it sounds like!) and I think those who like dark fantasy might really enjoy it, but I probably won't be recommending it to anyone.