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situationnormal's review
5.0
I'm Wicked Years trash so I loved every second of this book. It's a very small collection of tongue-in-cheek fairy tales that represent the different regions and races in Oz. I love the way each story is told, and the way it gives you an idea of the different cultures involved.
I also love the little easter eggs (like the repeat of a line from Wicked, Liir's name, the story of Elphaba's namesake, etc.)
I also love the little easter eggs (like the repeat of a line from Wicked, Liir's name, the story of Elphaba's namesake, etc.)
alexiasophii's review
5.0
I FINALLY READ IT! And I finally got it! As someone who lives in Europe is a huge celebration and achievement! A dear dear friend of mine (my dear online sister!) gifted it to me from the US and I was finally able to read it, which made my heart so happy, it's been years since I've wanted this book!
And it's beautiful! I loved reading the stories from Oz and all of these tales from the different regions within Oz. It's fantastic and a good complement for anyone who loves the Wicked Years series!
And it's beautiful! I loved reading the stories from Oz and all of these tales from the different regions within Oz. It's fantastic and a good complement for anyone who loves the Wicked Years series!
karencarlson's review
4.0
If you’re not interested in fairy tales, or in The Wizard of Oz, or either the book or the musical Wicked (which as I understand it has been simplified considerably to fit into a two-hour stage work, but still has some cool music), or the creative process of taking an established work and fashioning an entire universe, complete with a mythological and cultural anthropology to support it (think Tolkien rather than Harry Potter), these particular tales might not interest you at all. Me, I’m fascinated.
More details (including possible spoilers) at A Just Recompense.
More details (including possible spoilers) at A Just Recompense.
amolegere's review
5.0
5 stars because I'm biased and I love Gregory Maguire and The Wicked Years.
Basically, this little book to The Wicked Years is what [b:The Tales of Beedle the Bard|3950967|The Tales of Beedle the Bard|J.K. Rowling|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1373467575s/3950967.jpg|3007490] is to the Harry Potter Books. Just a collection of the folklore in The Wicked Years. It gives a good additional insight and helps you to understand the story of the Wicked Saga a little better. It can be read alone since it doesn't spoil anything from the main saga, but it can't really be appreciated as much without having read the other books. That being said, I wouldn't recommend it unless you've read the saga.
I really loved the way the book was written too. Once again, Gregory Maguire shows his talent of being able to write in different voices. Each legend perfectly captures the voice of each region that they come from.
The book was a short, quick read and I found it very refreshing.
Basically, this little book to The Wicked Years is what [b:The Tales of Beedle the Bard|3950967|The Tales of Beedle the Bard|J.K. Rowling|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1373467575s/3950967.jpg|3007490] is to the Harry Potter Books. Just a collection of the folklore in The Wicked Years. It gives a good additional insight and helps you to understand the story of the Wicked Saga a little better. It can be read alone since it doesn't spoil anything from the main saga, but it can't really be appreciated as much without having read the other books. That being said, I wouldn't recommend it unless you've read the saga.
I really loved the way the book was written too. Once again, Gregory Maguire shows his talent of being able to write in different voices. Each legend perfectly captures the voice of each region that they come from.
The book was a short, quick read and I found it very refreshing.
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