This was such an awful and awkward book.
With all of it's rave, I was hoping for something really wonderful.
The idea of writing the Wicked Witch's side of the story brought me into it, unfortunately, the writing and story itself, turned me right back away.
I just can't get a good grasp on Gregory Maguire's writing. I don't think he has very interesting stories.
Good ideas in theory, but can't actually write a good story with the elements that he has.