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recorderkfk 's review for:
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
by Gregory Maguire
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As someone who loves the musical and the OG Wizard of Oz, I found it rather cold and cruel - it's philosophically interesting, but plot wise, plodding. Fun to read though as a musical fan.
Graphic: Animal death, Sexual content, Xenophobia
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Sexual assault
Minor: Ableism, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Terminal illness, War