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2.5**
Subtitle: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
This is a re-telling of The Wizard of Oz, told from the viewpoint of Elphaba, the “Wicked” Witch of the West.
I’ve had this on my tbr since shortly after it came out, having been a long-time fan of the classic movie starring Judy Garland. But for whatever reason, I just never got around to reading Maguire’s version. I have never even seen the hit Broadway musical based on this book, though I cer ...more
2.5**
Subtitle: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
This is a re-telling of The Wizard of Oz, told from the viewpoint of Elphaba, the “Wicked” Witch of the West.
I’ve had this on my tbr since shortly after it came out, having been a long-time fan of the classic movie starring Judy Garland. But for whatever reason, I just never got around to reading Maguire’s version. I have never even seen the hit Broadway musical based on this book, though I cer ...more
For some reason I'd set this book aside for years, never getting around to reading it. Now I know what a mistake this was.
I grew up knowing the story of the Wizard of Oz. This book turns the entire movie on its ear, by delving very deeply into the backstory of the Wicked Witch of the West. First I must say the story is intense, very political and at times caustic when it comes to discussing social issues. It's also wickedly funny, and told in such a wry and witty language, I laughed out loud on ...more
I grew up knowing the story of the Wizard of Oz. This book turns the entire movie on its ear, by delving very deeply into the backstory of the Wicked Witch of the West. First I must say the story is intense, very political and at times caustic when it comes to discussing social issues. It's also wickedly funny, and told in such a wry and witty language, I laughed out loud on ...more
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