A review by pvid
Wicked - The Life and Time of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire

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

1.0

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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