abby_myers 's review for:

Wicked by Gregory Maguire

2.75

challenging reflective tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Nessa: “you’re condemning yourself to a life of sadness”

Elphaba: “well, that I’m already familiar with, so at least there’s nothing to jump out and surprise me”

Elphaba: “That's the real power of art, I think. Not to chide but to provoke challenge."

Galinda: “I take all the credit in the world for my own foolishness. Good gracious, dear, all of life is a spell. You know that. But you do have some choice."

“And maybe the cost of belonging is worth it.”