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3.4 AVERAGE
3.4 AVERAGE
Considering I'm not a fan of fantasy or the Wizard of Oz, I found this an engaging and well-written book. I'd go so far as to promote it as a coming-of-age political thriller set in a fantastical world.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
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
There was so much stuff going on in this book. It felt like there was so much missing but also too much. But anyway I did enjoy it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Racism, Murder
Moderate: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Violence, Religious bigotry
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Drug use, Misogyny, Sexual content, Slavery, Blood, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
I read this book in 7th grade and loved it. I read it again at 30 and it was just as good. Such a dark story, had me on the edge of my seat. Hell of a musical.
slow-paced
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Meandering, principled, imaginative. I first read this book before going to see the original Broadway production of Wicked. It was a tough read, somewhat meandering and not too tightly focused. But still, for the many themes it brings up - prejudice, justice, the search for power, the nature of good & evil - it's well worth a read.
People who claim that they’re evil are usually no worse than the rest of us… it’s people who claim they’re good, or any way better than the rest of us, that you have to be wary of.
dark
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence
dark
reflective
tense
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