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Wicked was a compelling read. In the more classic tale of Oz, it's obviously a fantasy world, with little depth and littler background. However, Wicked paints Oz as if it could be a real place with all of the issues, politics, prejudices and history of any other place. Maguire wrote beautiful and exciting descriptions of this woman's life. It was great to read about her descent into paranoia and madness, and sad to watch her continue to isolate herself. Of all of her questionable actions and dec
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I've read this book two times. The first was in 2003. I most recently read it 9/2007, after being introduced to the soundtrack of the musical. For anyone who saw or heard the musical first, be forewarned that the book is quite a bit different! The book is much darker. I happen to like both. My children love the soundtrack of the musical, but I had to disappoint my 6 year-old by telling her that I wouldn't read the book aloud to her.
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Liked it. It wasn't great. But the musical is.
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Mar 10, 2007
Nicole
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Mar 02, 2008
Angela Avery
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Mar 16, 2008
Ophelia
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Mar 28, 2008
Alissa
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Sep 13, 2009
Sarah
marked it as future-purchases
Jan 10, 2025
Cassidy
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