A review by ptigrisjr
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

It's definitely very unsettling, and you won't be prepared if you're coming from the musical. This certainly isn't the story I expected, and it's not set in the Oz I expected. It's an ugly lens held up to reality, allowing us to see the horrors.
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