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Retelling from Oz's infamous misunderstood witch.

If you're drawn to stories told from a unique perspective, "Wicked" might just cast its spell over you. Gregory Maguire's intricate reimagining of the land of Oz sets the stage for a deeply nuanced exploration of good and evil. Elphaba, the so-called Wicked Witch, isn't born evil; she's intelligent and complex, and her journey challenges everything you thought you knew about the classic tale. Embrace the shades of grey in this rich, alternative narrative – you might find yourself rooting for the witch.

  • Tähtifantasia Award Nominee (2009)
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Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West

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ISBN: 9780061350962
Authors: Gregory Maguire
Date of Publication: 2007-09-25
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy
Related Topics: Magical Realism, Retellings
Goodreads rating: 3.54
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When Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Frank Baum's classic tale, we heard only her side of the story. But what about her arch-nemesis, the mysterious witch? Where did she come from? How did she become so wicked? And what is the true nature of evil? Gregory Maguire creates a fantasy world so rich and vivid that we will never look at Oz the same way again. 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.
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Retelling from Oz's infamous misunderstood witch.

If you're drawn to stories told from a unique perspective, "Wicked" might just cast its spell over you. Gregory Maguire's intricate reimagining of the land of Oz sets the stage for a deeply nuanced exploration of good and evil. Elphaba, the so-called Wicked Witch, isn't born evil; she's intelligent and complex, and her journey challenges everything you thought you knew about the classic tale. Embrace the shades of grey in this rich, alternative narrative – you might find yourself rooting for the witch.

  • Tähtifantasia Award Nominee (2009)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.