Wicked (1995) (edit title/settings)

edited the summary of Wicked Friday, May 13, 2011.

• We meet the Wicked Witch of the West from "The Wizard of Oz" at the time of her birth, and learn about her family, her sister, her school chums, and other important figures in her early life, many of whom grow up to be secondary characters in the original "Oz" story. We learn why Elphaba, as she is named here, has green skin and why she should be viewed as a sympathetic, misunderstood champion for equal rights who faced and overcame repeated abuse and disillusionment. We learn about her aversion to water, and why Dorothy was a figure Elphaba was forced to loathe.

  Leave your preconceptions at the door. They won't serve you here. This book is highly original and still remains a gripping story even if you've never seen or read "The Wizard of Oz."Oz ." Wonderful and thought provoking, and should not be overlooked.

Donna P edited the summary of Wicked Monday, February 15, 2010.

• We meet the Wicked Witch of the West from "The Wizard of Oz" at the time of her birth, and learn about her family, her sister, her school chums, and other important figures in her early life, many of whom grow up to be secondary characters in the original "Oz" story. We learn why Elphaba, as she is named here, has green skin and why she should be viewed as a sympathetic, misunderstood champion for equal rights who faced and overcame repeated abuse and disillusionment. We learn about her aversion to water, and why Dorothy was a figure Elphaba was forced to loathe.

  Leave your preconceptions at the door. They won't serve you here. This book is highly original and still remains a gripping story even if you've never seen or read The"The Wizard of Oz.Oz." Wonderful and thought provoking, and should not be overlooked.

Donna P edited the summary of Wicked Monday, February 15, 2010.

• We meet the Wicked Witch of the West from The"The Wizard of OzOz" at the time of her birth, and learn about her family, her sister, her school chums, and other important figures in her early life, many of whom grow up to be secondary characters in the original "Oz" story. We learn why Elphaba, as she is named here, has green skin and why she should be viewed as a sympathetic, misunderstood champion for equal rights who faced and overcame repeated abuse and disillusionment. We learn about her aversion to water, and why Dorothy was a figure Elphaba was forced to loathe.

  Leave your preconceptions at the door. They won't serve you here. This book is highly original and still remains a gripping story even if you've never seen or read The Wizard of Oz. Wonderful and thought provoking, and should not be overlooked.

Donna P edited the summary of Wicked Monday, February 15, 2010.

• We meet the Wicked Witch of the West from "TheThe Wizard of Oz"Oz at the time of her birth, and learn about her family, her sister, her school chums, and other important figures in her early life, many of whom grow up to be secondary characters in the original "Oz""Oz" story. We learn why Elphaba, as she is named here, has green skin and why she should be viewed as a sympathetic, misunderstood champion for equal rights who faced and overcame repeated abuse and disillusionment. We learn about her aversion to water, and why Dorothy was a figure Elphaba was forced to loathe.

  Leave your preconceptions at the door. They won't serve you here. This book is highly original and still remains a gripping story even if you've never seen or read "TheThe Wizard of Oz."Oz. Wonderful and thought provoking, and should not be overlooked.

Shelfari edited the summary of Wicked Friday, November 6, 2009.

• We meet the Wicked Witch of the West from "The Wizard of Oz" at the time of her birth, and learn about her family, her sister, her school chums, and other important figures in her early life, many of whom grow up to be secondary characters in the original "Oz" story. We learn why Elphaba, as she is named here, has green skin and why she should be viewed as a sympathetic, misunderstood champion for equal rights who faced and overcame repeated abuse and disillusionment. We learn about her aversion to water, and why Dorothy was a figure Elphaba was forced to loathe.

  Leave your preconceptions at the door. They won't serve you here. This book is highly original and still remains a gripping story even if you've never seen or read "The Wizard of Oz." Wonderful and thought provoking, and should not be overlooked.