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I listened to this book on my ipod while I was working at the History Center. I remember walking around downtown Pittsburgh, wrapped up in this story while running errands for my tyrannical, awful boss. Unfortunately, I don't remember much of the details. I picked this up because my friend Nathan Wright told me that I would enjoy it -- "You would love it!," he told me, "The wicked witch is a radical animal rights activist!" I remember his recommendation more strongly than the story itself, altho
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I would give this 3.5 stars if I could and only because it has too much sex for my taste. It's just not necessary. Other than that, I really enjoyed this book, after I got through the first section or so. It's unique perspective of life from the point of view of the witch turns Oz on it's side and into a world of vibrant and intelligent characters. As Elphaba, the witch, grows she gradually turns into a sympathetic character with many conflicting sides to her personality. Maguire presents an int
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Feb 27, 2008
Brenda
marked it as to-read

Jul 22, 2009
Jennifer Reierson
marked it as to-read