Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West

The Wicked Years #1

Gregory Maguire

19 hours, 42 minutes • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Heralded as an instant classic of fantasy literature, Maguire has written a wonderfully imaginative retelling of The Wizard of Oz told from the Wicked Witch's point of view. More than just a fairy tale for adults, Wicked is a meditation on the nat...

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Moods

dark 71%
adventurous 68%
mysterious 43%
challenging 36%
emotional 30%
reflective 25%
sad 22%
tense 19%
funny 14%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 36%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 43% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.4

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