Fantasy
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
No CoverWicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
Douglas Smith, Gregory Maguire
1995·406 pages
Dark reimagining of Oz from the Wicked Witch's perspective, exploring morality, oppression, and her tragic origins.
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Dark reimagining of Oz from the Wicked Witch's perspective, exploring morality, oppression, and her tragic origins.
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And then there is the little green-skinned girl named Elphaba, who will grow up to be the infamous Wicked Witch of the West, a smart, prickly and misunderstood creature who challenges all our preconceived notions about the nature of good and evil
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Explicit on-page sex, sexual assault, prostitution, and interspecies encounters.
Violence & gore
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Graphic violence, animal cruelty and death, multiple deaths and grief.
Profanity
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Substance use
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Drug and alcohol use at parties and in social settings.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Religious bigotry and faith-based themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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Central fantasy magic, witchcraft, and spellcasting in Oz.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content present
Political content
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Oppression, racism, sexism, tyranny, and social inequality explored.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Child bullying, animal abuse, trafficking, sexual assault and coercion.
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