This has to be the worst "sequel" I've listened to in my entire life. Seriously, a wicked witch who isn't really wicked, just misunderstood? Thanks, Gregory Maguire, for ruining one of American literature's greatest villains. I wasn't even impressed with the narration. I'm sure that the play is great if you get into all of that, but from a purely literary point of view, this book is awful. I'll stick with dramatized literature from now on.

A bit of history of the well known Oz.. but VERY little... subtly tied to Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Lion and Scarecrow and of course, the Emerald City and the Wizard. This book has a hint of the obscure land of Oz where different cultures co-exist, magic is an accepted talent, and the land is ruled by religious zealots, religious heresy, and fear. The awful green child grows to become a beautiful independent thinking, strong-willed young woman. The well-known beautiful Glenda, her ex-roommate during her college days at a University where 'animals' are both Professors and barnyard pets.

An interesting suggestion that the 'wicked witch' was not wicked at all and simply assumed the role that whispers thrust upon her during her quest to do the righteous thing confessing to her murdered lover's widow. A touch of sex, rebellion, mysticism and destiny. Not at all like the Broadway musical by the same name...a bit unnerving but a must finish ending.

This story was suprisingly disturbing and disgusting! It needs a warning for language and for the graphic sex. A great WASTE OF MONEY!!!

This is a great book with some of the best narration I have heard on an audio book.

I am disappointed it this book. I only got into it 3 chapters and gave up on it. I did not expect the pornographic detail that was in the book. After talking to others who read or read at it. They had the same reaction. This title needs to come with a disclaimer so that unsuspecting listeners don't purchase this title expecting something else. All I can say is BOOOO to the author, and BOOO to Audible for not including a disclaimer.