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I wanted to finish this book before seeing the musical, but that didn't happen. I was probably a quarter done but it was enough to know that the musical and book are completely different in plot, tone, and emphasis.
Regarding the book, it was an interesting twist on the world of Oz. I have read a number of the original Frank L. Baum books and enjoyed the different take on the realm. I enjoyed that the author pulled from the books rather than the movie for particular elements, most notably that th ...more
Regarding the book, it was an interesting twist on the world of Oz. I have read a number of the original Frank L. Baum books and enjoyed the different take on the realm. I enjoyed that the author pulled from the books rather than the movie for particular elements, most notably that th ...more
I thought this was going to be awesome, but it bored me. It was all surface and no substance. Although I know the Wizard of OZ is a political allegory, this book seemed to veer into such strange political realms, it stopped making sense for the genre.
This is a brilliant re-telling of THE WIZARD OF OZ that will change the way you look at that classic work forever! Elphaba is an awesome character who shouldn't, but still does, end up stealing your heart and earning your sympathy.
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Jan 08, 2008
Ching-In
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