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Wicked
Mar 19, 2006 22:23:43 GMT -5
Post by alisonzmom on Mar 19, 2006 22:23:43 GMT -5
by Gregory Maguire
This book was actually written about 10 years ago and I had read it then. I recently reread it and have to say I enjoyed it even more the second time around!!!
It is about the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz. It tells her story from birth until Dorothy melts her. It gives a whole different slant on the whole Oz story and made me actually like and feel sorry for the witch!
There's a good bit of social commentary handle in unusual ways and some very wry humor.
The author also recently publish another novel.... Son of a Witch.....that I will be starting as soon I as I get off the computer!
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Wicked
Mar 20, 2006 14:13:44 GMT -5
Post by Jessie on Mar 20, 2006 14:13:44 GMT -5
I haven't read the book, but I saw the play on Broadway a couple of years ago - it was FABULOUS!!!! Wizard of Oz is my favorite movie anyway - and I thought Wicked was just hysterical how they "explained" everything leading up to the Wizard of Oz.
I have bought Son of a Witch also but haven't had a chance to read it yet. I'm struggling to get through Uncle Tom's Cabin, so if I EVER finish that I will move on to Son of a Witch!
Jessie
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Wicked
Mar 23, 2006 23:09:57 GMT -5
Post by liasmom on Mar 23, 2006 23:09:57 GMT -5
I am reading the book and really don't care for it. It is slow and boring (to me). The person I got the book from did not care for it, either.
nancy
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Wicked
Mar 24, 2006 9:31:15 GMT -5
Post by Jessie on Mar 24, 2006 9:31:15 GMT -5
Nancy - go see the play!! Of all of the plays I have seen, it is by far my favorite. I guess I'm glad I didn't read the book first! LOL
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Wicked
Jun 4, 2006 23:56:07 GMT -5
Post by maribella on Jun 4, 2006 23:56:07 GMT -5
I loved the book. Oh to be green! LOL Glad to know there is another book to look forward to.
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