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Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire
3 reviews
trashkingmax's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Having been involved in theater growing up, I've been told countless times that I should read Wicked (or "at least watch the musical!!!"). I've been told that it's great and that "it'll change how you see Oz forever!" I have now read it.
It's not terrible, but it definitely isn't worth the hype. It's a series of tragedies loosely strung together and draped like a shroud over what could otherwise be a strong commentary on the rise of fascism and tyranny and what everyday people might do when they witness the results of that rise.
I am disappointed.
It's not terrible, but it definitely isn't worth the hype. It's a series of tragedies loosely strung together and draped like a shroud over what could otherwise be a strong commentary on the rise of fascism and tyranny and what everyday people might do when they witness the results of that rise.
I am disappointed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Police brutality, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Gaslighting
There's a lot of intersexist bullshitlittleyellowfangirl's review against another edition
Fetishization of inappropriate content
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Sexual content
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Incest, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Religious bigotry, and Stalking
oliviamnsnll's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I used to really like this book, and have enjoyed the musical based on it a number of times. Unfortunately during our last read though, my wife and I realised that Maguire hates women. There is not a single woman in this story who is described in remotely sympathetic terms, and the second you get to the area of "Oz" where the African inspired peoples live, it's just full of racism. I recognise that talking animals are a thing in this world, but maybe he didn't have to make the Princess of one of the Tribes in the Vinkus a literal fat elephant.
I used to like Elphaba, Glinda, Nessarose, and even Morrible, but now I can't help but wonder if this book didn't become "popular" in part due to the unique kind of misogyny prevalent among cis gay men.
I used to like Elphaba, Glinda, Nessarose, and even Morrible, but now I can't help but wonder if this book didn't become "popular" in part due to the unique kind of misogyny prevalent among cis gay men.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, and Stalking
Minor: Sexual assault, Transphobia, and Kidnapping
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