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Not what I was expecting
I'm a big fan of the musical of 'Wicked' - it's a fantastic, fun, well-written show that entertains and has a little depth but doesn't tax the brain too mu... READ MORE
We're off to see the wizard...
When I first heard of this, I thought it would be terrible."'The WIzard of Oz' is a classic!" says I, to nobody in particular. "How dare this... this... au... READ MORE
Synopsis
The global bestseller that inspired the hit musical phenomenon
Major, much-anticipated movie starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande coming to the big screen this November
What if we weren't told the whole story?
Years before Dorothy followed the Yellow Brick Road, another little girl makes her presence known in Oz.
Elphaba is born with green skin, a brilliant mind and an extraordinary talent for magic. She grows up lonely and different - but, arriving at university, Elphie dares to believe she might finally fit in.
But Oz isn't the haven she'd dreamed of. Some of its citizens are in grave danger, and Elphaba is determined to protect them from the Wizard's power.
And when the world declares her a witch, Elphaba takes matters into her own hands...
- Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9780755331604
- Number of pages: 512
- Weight: 580g
- Dimensions: 126 x 194 x 24 mm
Customer Reviews
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This is a fantastic book. However, I bought it after seeing the West End show which is based on the book and was disappointed to begin with, as it is quite... READ MORE
Extraordinary
One of the best books I have ever read! The content is so clever and intoxicating! It's an instant fantastical classic! When I reached the last part I didn... READ MORE
Wicked
Loved it!Very dark tale very unlike the wizard of Oz. You will see the wicked witch in a whole new light.
Wicked
There's nothing wicked about Wicked. In this book we learn there are two sides of the Wizard of Oz story, but don't we know there are always two sides to a... READ MORE
Wicked
This book is absolutely fantastic! Much like the Musical Version, it can bring joy, tears and pure enjoyment. I can definately recommend this book to anyon... READ MORE
Wicked
A friend of mine introduced me to the musical adaptation of Wicked, and shortly bought the book for me as a gift. I was excited to read the novel after hea... READ MORE
very hard to read
what can i say bought this expecting to love it and ended up hating it, i really had to force myself to continue to the end and i will end up sounding thic... READ MORE
Wicked
After seeing the musical I thought the book could never meet the expectations. How wrong a person can be! This Book is amazing! I loved reading every secon... READ MORE
Wicked
I surprised myself by liking this, I mean...it was in the adult section and I'm only 13, so I just expected to read it and it to end up on a shelf somewher... READ MORE
Wicked
As an enormous fan of the stage show, when my best friend bought this book for me for Christmas I was delighted! I finally had the opportunity to dig into... READ MORE
Wicked
This book is by far one of the best novels I have read in a long time.i haven't finished the book yet but I am hooked already.I never thought it was possib... READ MORE
Wicked
I had already seen the West End musical Wicked before I read this book, and so knew the plot, but Wicked tells it in a new and exciting way. I have re-read... READ MORE
Wicked
I saw the musical in March and I loved it. After seeing the musical i quickly downloaded the soundtrack and i listen to it 24/7 now. I guess this is why i... READ MORE
Wicked
When I first saw the cover of this book I though it looked rather different. The tag line really hit a chord and I opened the cover. Normally if I get th... READ MORE
Wicked
The wizard of Oz is a book and a film that everyone has grown up with. However, nobody questions the reasons why each character is the way it is. Why the w... READ MORE
weird, and at times a little perverse
After coming very close to “long-term borrowing” this book from our holiday rental on the Isle of Wight in the summer, my loving Hubby bought this for me f... READ MORE