Wicked

High above the land of Oz, the Witch, Elphaba , observes Dorothy and her companions on the Yellow Brick Road . Misunderstood and feared, she listens to their conversations, filled with rumors about her. The shoes Dorothy wears, once belonging to Elphaba's sister, captivate her, symbolizing power and a connection to her past. Despite the brewing storm, Elphaba waits patiently, knowing her time will come to reclaim what she believes is rightfully hers. In Munchkinland, Melena gives birth to Elphaba , a green-skinned baby girl. Her father, Frex , a devout minister, is troubled by her appearance,

Theme 1: The Witch Observes from Afar

This thread running through Wicked gives the story its emotional weight. Gregory Maguire weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 2: Birth of a Green Child

This thread running through Wicked gives the story its emotional weight. Gregory Maguire weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 3: Elphaba's Unusual Childhood

This thread running through Wicked gives the story its emotional weight. Gregory Maguire weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

What Readers Say About Wicked

Wicked has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Gregory Maguire's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"The Witch Observes from Afar" — Gregory Maguire, Wicked

About the Author

Gregory Maguire is the author of Wicked. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.