#33: Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire

Wicked was just about everything I hoped it would be. It was epic, funny, dark, and thoughtful. I knew nothing of the story beforehand and was surprised by the weaving tale of the land of Oz. When I was reading, I had to think back to the movie to try to put together the pieces of the puzzle before me. Maguire is able to create a fictional world that seems as real as the one before us and at the same time as magical as anything we could dream up. This is an excellent read for anyone looking for a little bit of imagination this summer!

Oh, and if anyone knows how to get a cheap ticket to see the musical on Broadway please let me know.