A prequel depicting young Elphaba's childhood in Oz as she grapples with her green skin, family dynamics, emerging magic, and sense of otherness.
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A prequel depicting young Elphaba's childhood in Oz as she grapples with her green skin, family dynamics, emerging magic, and sense of otherness.
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Almost 30 years after the publication of the original novel, for the first time Gregory Maguire reveals the story of prickly young Elphie, the future Wicked Witch of the West—setting the stage for the blockbuster international phenomenon that is Wicked: The Musical.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Mother's partial nudity and reputation for extramarital affairs mentioned; minor discussion of sexual propriety and flirting.
Violence & gore
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Father's missionary work and religious family context recur throughout the story.
Magic & witchcraft
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Elphaba's emerging witchcraft, animal communication, and magical destiny are central elements.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Subtle political themes involving marginalized Animals, imperialism, and social inequality.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Mother's early death, family emotional neglect, and sibling conflicts including bullying of disabled sister.
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