Wicked-Gregory Maguire

Gregory Maguire's Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West dares to reimagine the beloved tale of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by giving voice and perspective to one of its most infamous characters. Long before Dorothy Gale's arrival in Oz, another girl is born with emerald-green skin, a mark that sets her apart in a land already fraught with superstition and hardship. This is Elphaba, a fiercely intelligent and often misunderstood individual whose life journey will challenge everything we thought we knew about the so-called Wicked Witch of the West.
The narrative follows Elphaba from her difficult childhood and unconventional upbringing through her tumultuous years at Shiz University, where she forms a complex and ultimately defining relationship with the beautiful and popular Galinda (who will later become Glinda the Good). As they navigate the social and political landscape of Oz, a land where animals can speak and are striving for equal rights, Elphaba becomes increasingly aware of the injustices and corruption that lie beneath the seemingly magical surface. Her passionate nature and unwavering sense of right and wrong lead her down a path of activism and resistance against the enigmatic Wizard and his oppressive regime.
Maguire masterfully crafts a rich and intricate backstory for Elphaba, exploring the motivations behind her actions and revealing the events that lead to her notorious reputation. Through her eyes, the familiar world of Oz is transformed into a place of complex moral ambiguities, where good and evil are not always as clear-cut as they seem. Wicked is a thought-provoking and imaginative novel that invites readers to question their preconceived notions and consider the untold stories behind even the most legendary villains.

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