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Wicked - The Life and Time of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire
1.0
adventurous dark slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
Very disappointing. Such a slog to get through this book, for basically no payoff. The pacing is terrible. There are really great, quotable lines of dialogue, but the overall themes are lost in a haze of symbolism and lore that isn’t explained nearly enough to be engaging. Many of the major and most exciting developments take place off screen, which is a shame. The musical is a thousand times better.
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