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User Review - Ghost_Boy - LibraryThing

I feel like most people who gave this book a low rating never fully read the original books by Baum. If you read the original books (and not just the first) and read more about Baum's life the Wicked ... Read full review

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User Review - librisissimo - LibraryThing

I was not interested in the story, but it's well-written and appeals to many people, including my children (mostly because of the musical play, not because they read the book). The revisionist version ... Read full review

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User Review - thoroughlyme - LibraryThing

Gave up around part 4. Couldn't bring myself to finish it. It moves at such a slow pace, and I've seen the musical (which, while different, is a much more enjoyable experience). This kind of feels ... Read full review

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User Review - curious_squid - LibraryThing

I tried to read this several times when it came out and I could not get into it. I saw the Broadway play, I even had the soundtrack on my iPod for a while, (yeah remember when that was a thing?) but I struggled with the book. I just have to conclude that this book is not for me. Read full review

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User Review - LoriFox - LibraryThing

Until I listened to this audiobook, which by the way is perfectly narrated by John McDonough, I had no idea that the Wicked Witch of the West has been so misunderstood. Not a fan of The Wizard of Oz ... Read full review

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User Review - andycyca - LibraryThing

Yes, I saw the musical first and they can't be compared. I enjoyed the overall history, the journey through Elphaba's life is certainly difficult and she, as everyone else, can never fully understand ... Read full review

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User Review - Joe73 - LibraryThing

It get's tiring when writers and screenwriters do everything they can to justify why a villain is a villain. Interesting take but I like my baddies bad. Read full review

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User Review - ygifford - LibraryThing

I did enjoy the book. It's like picking behind the closed doors to see the whole truth... I always wondered what is happening beyond the fairy tale stories. Read full review