tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892751680998801705.post3053725794750688133..comments2023-08-20T18:42:03.696-07:00Comments on Of Books and Blooms: Wicked, by Gregory MaguireLinnaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06500189741421518061noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892751680998801705.post-56724171837760766972016-02-04T11:11:08.094-08:002016-02-04T11:11:08.094-08:00I guess it's one of those rare instances where...I guess it's one of those rare instances where the book is NOT better! I will have to see the play sometime.Linnaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06500189741421518061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892751680998801705.post-62771085276582881692016-02-03T20:19:18.457-08:002016-02-03T20:19:18.457-08:00Haha, yes, you should've read the reviews firs...Haha, yes, you should've read the reviews first. I have no intention of ever reading the book, but yes, the play is amazing. The mom's affair happens in the play, but it's brief and pretty glossed over (nothing graphic). And I'm pretty sure the other scenes you mention are cut entirely. I wouldn't say the play is morally squeaky clean (it does explore complex issues, I think most of the philosophical questions are still there), but it is completely delightful. You should definitely see it if you get the chance.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00727226129280965650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892751680998801705.post-69138252135673202252016-02-01T10:09:50.410-08:002016-02-01T10:09:50.410-08:00Okay, maybe I'll leave the play on my bucket l...Okay, maybe I'll leave the play on my bucket list! I was feeling a bit reluctant, after that book. Linnaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06500189741421518061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3892751680998801705.post-76042474388243305522016-02-01T09:30:48.745-08:002016-02-01T09:30:48.745-08:00Honestly, I've heard only negative things abou...Honestly, I've heard only negative things about the book. But I have seen the play (twice) and it is AMAZING, and my five year old is addicted to the music. I think many people have fallen into the same trap as you where they read the book based on the reviews of the play and they're sorely disappointed. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202774097017774432noreply@blogger.com