izizmciz 's review for:

Wicked by Gregory Maguire
4.75
adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Been a fan of the musical since its inception and thought it time to finally read the original material. I was not disappointed! This book really adds more depth and clarity to both the story and the characters and is intertwined with the original L Frank Baum book in a way that connects dots beautifully. I will say at a couple points I got stuck and had to really push through, hoping it got better, and I’m glad I did. Absolutely a must-read for fans of the musical and movie(s) but beware it most definitely isn’t just a screenplay or a songbook.