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hermetic

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15. I love "Wicked"

Reply to CrispyQ (Reply #3)

Mon Mar 30, 2015, 10:29 AM

Mar 2015

I have read it 3 times now. I had already read Maguire's other books so was familiar with his style. When I heard about "Wicked" I bought it right away because The Oz stories have special meaning for me. The first time I wasn't sure about it for a bit. Then I became completely enchanted with it and now it's one of my favorites. A LOT happens. It's funny, it's sad, it's political. Tastes vary, of course, but I suggest you stick with it for a bit. It might end up in your "treasured" chest, too.

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What are you reading the week of Sunday, March 29, 2015? [View all] scarletwoman Mar 2015 OP

"Night Film," by Marisha Pessl shenmue Mar 2015 #1

Thanks. I looked it up on FF. scarletwoman Mar 2015 #2

I started "Wicked" but I'm having a hard time getting into it. CrispyQ Mar 2015 #3

You didn't say who the author of "Wicked" is - is it this one?: scarletwoman Mar 2015 #4

This one: CrispyQ Mar 2015 #5

Oh, good! I was hoping I had the wrong book - that one looked execrable. scarletwoman Mar 2015 #6

I think the play was based on the Wicked Witch of the West. I don't know about the movie. CrispyQ Mar 2015 #9

I love "Wicked" hermetic Mar 2015 #15

I know this is a fiction group..but may I? dixiegrrrrl Mar 2015 #7

I'm sorry. I shall have to turn you into a newt. scarletwoman Mar 2015 #8

Wide Sargasso Sea is a big blast from the past. I read that probably 30 years ago and remember japple Mar 2015 #10

I had never heard of Wide Sargasso Sea until the movie of the same name came out in 1993. scarletwoman Mar 2015 #12

Hello, everyone! Thank you for the thread, scarletwoman. Enthusiast Mar 2015 #11

Hi, Enthusiast! (I'm playing hooky from work today) scarletwoman Mar 2015 #13

Enjoy your day off! Enthusiast Mar 2015 #14

Finished Grave Site hermetic Mar 2015 #16

I love PD James! scarletwoman Mar 2015 #17

The Searunners, with a hat tip to you, scarletwoman pscot Mar 2015 #18

Aw, thank you! But I really can't take credit, I just passed it along after it was passed to me. scarletwoman Mar 2015 #19

I loved Jane Eyre, hippywife Apr 2015 #20

I get what you're saying. scarletwoman Apr 2015 #21

Yes... hippywife Apr 2015 #22

I can understand not enjoying the writing. scarletwoman Apr 2015 #23

Def not a problem, dear. hippywife Apr 2015 #24