Shelf Life

Wicked is a thrilling novel about the Wicked Witch of the West and the Wizard of OZ. The novel gives the reader a thrilling chase through OZ and a new point of view.
 
     The novel starts out with the birthing of Elphaba and her life as an infant with a fear of water, unnaturally green skin, and razor sharp teeth. The novel then sh\kips ahead to Elphaba’s college days where the reader meets Galinda, Nessarose, Elphaba’s sister, and various other characters. Also in this section the reader is introduced to the Wizard of OZ and his various “crimes”.  Elphabas true personality comes out as the reader follows along her adventures and mistakes, and growing friendship with Galinda.  In the next section of the book, Elphaba becomes known as the Wicked Witch of the West by her own choice, Nessarose has become the Wicked Witch of the East behind her back, and Galinda becomes the Good Witch Glinda. Dorothy is also introduced and we follow along a familiar path in a new light.
 
I personally loved this book. It shines a new light on an old story and give the reader a new perspective.

By Gracie Goodman