Wicked - the life and times of the wicked witch of the west

Sunny Posted: Feb 21, 2004 12:46 AM

Wicked - the life and times of the wicked witch of the west

Who read this?

I wanted to read it before I saw the show, but could not get more than 1/3 through it for some reason, and I really wanted to!

Diane Posted: Feb 21, 2004 06:47 PM

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I didnt know they hada book. I will have to look for it. Who is the author??

Lorena Posted: Feb 22, 2004 02:46 PM

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I really want to read this too but I'm wondering if I'll be able to get into such a fantasy storyline. I haven't seen the show yet but I heard raves about the book and the story from a coworker. If you ever finish it let us know how it was.

janwinterbridejoy Posted: Feb 22, 2004 06:07 PM

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i saw the play now i have to read the book

dandj Posted: Feb 22, 2004 06:34 PM

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The book is kind of hard to get through and VERY different from the play. Its a lot darker and has some wacky sex stuff in it.... it was good, but if you are expecting the play its really different....once it gets going though, I liked it.

janatlantica Posted: Feb 24, 2004 06:39 AM

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I have owned this book for years and STILL can't get through it!

112903 Posted: Feb 24, 2004 07:46 AM

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I didn't know there was a book. I am seeing the play in April, I must get the book.

Crisco718 Posted: Feb 24, 2004 01:14 PM

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I also had a hard time getting through this book. I did not get it after I finished.

KathyKelly Posted: Feb 28, 2004 12:34 PM

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I didn't know there was a book about it but the play was FABULOUS!!!!

Jordan Posted: Mar 03, 2004 05:20 PM

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Gregory Maguire...this is one of my *all time* favorite books. I can read it over an over - it was beautifully written (imo, apparently! ) and from what I have read - a lot different from the play.

The play focuses more on the friendship of the two girls/women - Elphaba and Galinda/Glenda.

I loved this book so much that I picked up the rest of his books with the exception of 'Lost'...and have hated every_last_one_of_them.