Wicked Musical Tie-in Edition : The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire
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Book Reviews of Wicked Musical Tie-in Edition : The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
Book Review: Yay!
Summary: 5 Stars
I definitely loved this book, as well as the musical CD. But I also enjoyed the Adventures With Boys book series as well! ;)Book Review: Paranoid
Summary: 3 Stars
Despite the shared cover image, Wicked the book has little in common with the derivative musical. That is neither right nor wrong: despite a surprising enjoyment of the present Broadway production, I approached the book with a fresh mind.
Maguire uses the frame of the Wizard of Oz, a mixture of Baum's book and the subsequent film, as a context to investigate the difference between good and evil. A full appreciation of this symbolism-rich telling would take at least two readings, as episodes early in Elphaba's life echo toward the book's end.
But rather than enhanced insight into evil, my reading experience was of a descent from idealism to paranoia and insanity. The distinction between the sane and the insane is one we each struggle with in our disfunctional consumer culture. But as Elphaba's delusional slide gained momentum, it was a relief when the book finally came to an end.
I'm not sure this one was worth its more than 400 pages. This one gets a bit heavy at times. I'll pass on the "Son of a Witch". But I may check out the San Francisco production of the musical.
Book Review: Not too great!
Summary: 2 Stars
My boyfriend suprised me with tickets to see Wicked on Broadway for my 18th birthday. I had the soundtrack forever, so I knew the synopsis of the story. But I decided to go out and get the book. But much to my suprise, it wasn't that great! There are MANY adult themes and often times I regretted bringing it to class for fear that I would gasp out loud! I am going to see the musical next weekend, and I really hope that its better than the book!Book Review: Bad Book
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this book because of the musical and because it was about OZ before Dorothy arrived. It is a terrible book. Very hard to hold my attention. Chapters go on and on for no reason other than to have Mr McGuire show off his vocabulary and ability to stretch ideas on and on.
One section is a long account of Elphaba and Fiyero's illicet love affair. He is,after all,married with three children.
Elphaba (wicked witch of the west) has no morals. She is a completely unsympathetic central character. Most of the characters are unlikable. There are weird sexual encounters such as a naked man tied under a tiger in a compromising position for the entertainment of onlookers.
One of the most disterbing Another aspects of the book is the mocking of religion. Another is that the Wizard of Oz is a really horribly person.
If you enjoy perverted stories and unpleasant main characters and a complete perversion of OZ, then you might enjoy this book.
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