Title: Embracing the Crone
Review: With all the cross-cultural juxtaposition and social commentary this turns out to be a fine read. I was expecting something more similar to his Stepsister tale, but this was, in my opinion, even better.Although the diamond-patterned prince was pretty hot, I would like to have seen a little more of Elphaba's conscious embracing of her power, proud and unashamed. Can't a girl ever get away with being un-pretty and un-pleasing and un-charming? Perhaps portraying her strength would clash with his hopes of making her a sympathetic character. Also, the author seemed to be thinking out loud about his views on religion...did he ever make up his mind?
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