Title: Good book, great musical - but different
Review: The only thing that makes this a "musical tie-in edition" is that there are pictures of the Broadway musical with the original cast members. The story remains the same.The book spends the bulk of its time detailing the political machines of Oz, while telling the story of Elphaba, one day to be known as the Wicked Witch of the West. The book has some graphic scenes which make it PG-13 (and R in some places). The story of Glinda and Elphaba isn't fleshed out as it is in the musical, but you get a better understanding of the characters.The musical, on the other hand, focuses on Glinda and Elphaba, confining its story to their arc from foes to friends. The political theme, so prevalent in the book, becomes one-note (no pun intended) in the musical. Obviously, many details had to be dropped and a happier ending is given.Both are wonderful stories, but very different tales.
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