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Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
by Gregory Maguire
challenging
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Having been involved in theater growing up, I've been told countless times that I should read Wicked (or "at least watch the musical!!!"). I've been told that it's great and that "it'll change how you see Oz forever!" I have now read it.
It's not terrible, but it definitely isn't worth the hype. It's a series of tragedies loosely strung together and draped like a shroud over what could otherwise be a strong commentary on the rise of fascism and tyranny and what everyday people might do when they witness the results of that rise.
I am disappointed.
It's not terrible, but it definitely isn't worth the hype. It's a series of tragedies loosely strung together and draped like a shroud over what could otherwise be a strong commentary on the rise of fascism and tyranny and what everyday people might do when they witness the results of that rise.
I am disappointed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Police brutality, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting
There's a lot of intersexist bullshit