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Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire
2 reviews
littleyellowfangirl's review against another edition
Fetishization of inappropriate content
Graphic: Sexual content, Animal death, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Incest, Racism, Slavery, Religious bigotry, Racial slurs, and Stalking
oliviamnsnll's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I used to really like this book, and have enjoyed the musical based on it a number of times. Unfortunately during our last read though, my wife and I realised that Maguire hates women. There is not a single woman in this story who is described in remotely sympathetic terms, and the second you get to the area of "Oz" where the African inspired peoples live, it's just full of racism. I recognise that talking animals are a thing in this world, but maybe he didn't have to make the Princess of one of the Tribes in the Vinkus a literal fat elephant.
I used to like Elphaba, Glinda, Nessarose, and even Morrible, but now I can't help but wonder if this book didn't become "popular" in part due to the unique kind of misogyny prevalent among cis gay men.
I used to like Elphaba, Glinda, Nessarose, and even Morrible, but now I can't help but wonder if this book didn't become "popular" in part due to the unique kind of misogyny prevalent among cis gay men.
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Stalking, Toxic relationship, Racism, Racial slurs, and Xenophobia
Minor: Kidnapping, Transphobia, and Sexual assault
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