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

3.0

Imaginative and fun, this novel "fleshes out" a little known history for "the Wicked Witch of the West" that makes her well-rounded and invites readers to see the famous character in a whole new light. Maguire also invites readers into a philosophical "discussion" about evil and good and how those constructs are defined, what religion and belief mean to our lives, and the many ways and reasons that hurt people hurt people. It's missing a redemptive element that would have tipped it up another level for me, but it's thoroughly enjoyable!