Rating: 6.5/10Wicked 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.
Summary by Goodreads.com
Originally I found the concept of a re-worked Oz intriguing, the idea of a backstory to the 'wicked witch of the west' was appealing and I enjoyed the story in that regard, however I found that the political and religious arguments raised detracted from the overall fantasy plot line that I had expected. The book itself was a little difficult to understand perhaps due to this leading to a loss of interest two thirds through. The impression the story gives from being the inspiration for the musical Wicked is misleading, expectations on the content of the novel were certainly not directly met, however the appeal of the novel as a whole is understandable, having not had pre-expectations I might certainly have enjoyed the novel more despite the somewhat confusing political notions raised within. I would recommend to those who enjoy unwonted conspiracy theories and take interest in modern parliament.
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