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

adventurous dark emotional relaxing tense medium-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

5.0

This book is not the stage musical. The book is far darker dealing with themes of infanticide, unethical non-monogamy & racism. Wicked is engaging and thought-provoking novel. Elphaba struggles to reconcile her desire for social and political change with the harsh realities of a world ruled by the Wizard’s oppressive and corrupt government & the people influencesd by it.

Ideal Reader: 
A reader who likes to back a Villain or loves a villain redemption arc. With the complexity of themes explored I’d recommend 16 & up.
A reader who wants to read about difficult societal and political topics in a fantasy realm.

Keywords: OZ Retelling, Wicked, Wicked Witch of the East, Villain Tale, Witches, Fantasy, Magic 

Release: 2000

Warning: Infanticide, unethical-non-monogamy, substances abuse, racism & more
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