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A review by michellesi01
Wicked / Son of a Witch by Gregory Maguire
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The prose lends itself well to a musical adaptation. The stories are also horrifically relevant; I wish these books were a less inappropriate for a non adult reader so that they could be required in schools. Fascinating political and religious dilemmas are explored by very flawed characters.
If you’re looking for a fun fantasy book or picking this up because you love the musical, reset your expectations. There’s sex, but nothing is sexy; there’s crime, but it’s not suspenseful; it’s realistic, but it’s not exactly familiar.
A case study should be done on how The Wizard of Oz (novel) was adapted into the movie was adapted into Wicked (novel) was adapted into the musical was adapted into the movie.
If you’re looking for a fun fantasy book or picking this up because you love the musical, reset your expectations. There’s sex, but nothing is sexy; there’s crime, but it’s not suspenseful; it’s realistic, but it’s not exactly familiar.
A case study should be done on how The Wizard of Oz (novel) was adapted into the movie was adapted into Wicked (novel) was adapted into the musical was adapted into the movie.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism