Image via WikipediaWhen Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, we heard only her side of the story. But what about the villainness, the mysterious witch? Where did she come from? How did she become so wicked? And what is the true nature of evil? Wicked is about a land where animals talk and strive to be treated like first-class citizens, Munchkinlanders seek the comfort of middle-class stability and the Tin Man becomes a victim of domestic violence. And then there is the little green-skinned girl named Elphaba, who will grow up to be the infamous Wicked Witch of the West, a smart, prickly and misunderstood creature who challenges all our preconceived notions about the nature of good and evil.
This book is really very very good. It tells the tale of the life of the Wicked Witch of the West before she was murdered by Dorothy. It covers most of the major themes – being born different, alienation, love, intrigue, relationships and the desire for forgiveness. Throw in murder, lust, tyranny, revolution, and magic among other things and you have a recipe for a fascinating, enthralling and wicked book. I loved it
Extremely highly recommended
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