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readeratheart98 's review for:
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
by Gregory Maguire
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I wanted to read this book because I enjoyed the movie so much and constantly heard about how the book helped to give me more details as to the origins of the characters.
Unfortunately, I prefer the movie. I really enjoyed the beginning of the book and reading about Elphaba's childhood, but after that the book seemed to drag on. I would say after reading about Elphaba's time at Shiz, it definitely felt like I was reading the book for completion rather than enjoyment. I also didn't realize how explicit the book would be at times which didn't bother me but it was surprising nonetheless.
I don't think that I'll be reading the rest of this series, because the style of writing was very hard to get through. I did enjoy the different perspective on The Wizard of Oz though and can appreciate the book for that.
Unfortunately, I prefer the movie. I really enjoyed the beginning of the book and reading about Elphaba's childhood, but after that the book seemed to drag on. I would say after reading about Elphaba's time at Shiz, it definitely felt like I was reading the book for completion rather than enjoyment. I also didn't realize how explicit the book would be at times which didn't bother me but it was surprising nonetheless.
I don't think that I'll be reading the rest of this series, because the style of writing was very hard to get through. I did enjoy the different perspective on The Wizard of Oz though and can appreciate the book for that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Murder
Moderate: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Colonisation, Classism
Minor: Pedophilia, Rape, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury