WickedGregory Maguire
An astonishingly rich re-creation of the land of Oz, this book retells the story of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, who wasn't so wicked after all. Taking readers past the yellow brick road and into a phantasmagoric world rich with imagination and allegory, Wicked just might change the reputation of one of the most sinister characters in literature.
Okay, I'll admit it, I love the musical much more than I'll ever love the book. But it's made my favorites list simply because it's written so differently and the characters are so vivid! Wicked never fails to engage me, be it the first time I read it or the fifth time I read it.
My Friday Favorites seem to walk hand in hand with my favorite characters, mainly because characters are what make a novel. Elphaba, for me, has become one of my favorite female characters of all time, right under Jacky Faber from Bloody Jack.
And we all know how I rank the Bloody Jack series. ^^
Happy reading, guys (and dolls)!
~Nicole
I saw the musical the first year it came out after waiting in the rush line approximately 35 times that winter and failing every time. My boyfriend at the time tried on a whim without me and called me at 11:30 AM-- "Get the hell over here, we're going to the matinee!" I had a great time and Idina and Kristen were perfect, of course. Thanks for reminding me to read the book, do they have it on paperback? I can't carry that hulking thing on the subway.
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I really enjoyed this book. You are right, the writing is very unique. I have the third book of the series on my shelf waiting to be read!
ReplyDeleteI am going to see this one in Portland next month. It is my first time, and I'm excited to see a great review!
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