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NOT FOR CHILDREN (There are some descriptive sexy times.) Thoughtful take on the villain origin story. Pretty true to the (Judy Garland) movie, which was fun.
A fresh, masterful weaving of a favorite childhood tale. Filled with political, societal, and religious commentary, this story of the origin of evil and what it means to be human is entertaining and food for thought. There is so much to digest and so many laters to this novel. I feel it deserves another reading and look forward to the other books in this series. Elphaba is a witty and wonderful character. Well done, Maguire.
Very interesting perspective. Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, was painfully misunderstood and rejected (by the color of her skin, as well as her unconventional manners) rather than actually wicked. In this unique book, she grew to become an Animal rights advocate and more of a guerrilla. Her "cause" was not that unjustified in a world of vastly crooked politics, yet she faces a bitter end. Quite an allegory, this story. For a mature audience, however, and not recommended for kids.
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awful......
Nov 08, 2012
Rabbit {Paint me like one of your 19th century gothic heroines!}
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it was amazing
This book was perfect IMHO. I loved it. This book was brilliant and witty with plenty of food for thought.
Mar 30, 2014
Beth
marked it as retelling-fairy-tales
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Sarah Turner
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