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ptigrisjr 's review for:
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:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Grief
Minor: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault