Title: Excellent Story, a true classic
Review: As a huge fan of the Wizard of Oz movie (my all-time favorite), I was curious to read this rendition of the witch's side to the story. I will never view the Wizard of Oz movie the same ever, ever again.Its amazing that this book was first published in 1995 (therefore written 1993? 1994?) and yet the underlying theme of nationalism and terrorism is remarkably current. Elphaba's fight for Animal (and animal) rights is not what you would expect of someone leading a legion of flying monkeys; everything about her is exciting and deep and never expected.This is an absolute classic, and believe those who are quoted as saying it belongs on the shelf next to The Hobbit. McGuire's fluid prose and deeply saturated detail of life and landscape are reminiscent of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and Hobbit fantasies.Even knowing her ultimate doom, I was saddened still to see her go; I have begun 'Son of a Witch' with the hopes of learning more about Elphaba (if possible).
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