Ok. So this book is actually called "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" but it's pretty long adn I thought that shortening it down to its more popular name, simply "Wicked" would be a good move in regards to aesthetics. I got this phone on my brand spanking new iphone to take advantage of the iBooks feature (heaven sent, I tell you) and because my parents just bought me tickets to see Wicked, the musical which I have been dreaming of for the past five years, for my sixteenth birthday. I am a firm believer in reading books before watching films, so I figured that the same also applies to musicals, therefore, I am delving into the wonderful world of Oz.
I haven't read a lot of Gregory Maguire's novel yet, inspired by L. Frank Baum's 1939 book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, but I am so excited to get into it! So far, I loved the opening scene, I won't give too much away, but the story begins with Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, watching Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Lion and the TIn Man making their way through Oz. I thought it was quite a heartfelt scene, as Elphaba hears of all the rumours that have circulated between people on the subject of her wickedness and evil, I think that it's probably a feeling a few of you out there can relate to, hearing gossip and lies about yourself.
I can't wait to keep reading this novel, I am super excited and definitely hope to be moving on rapidly throughout it. I will keep you updated! Comment below if you've read this book, or seen the musical, or any other thoughts on Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West!
