Wicked
The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
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Wicked
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Narrated by:
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John McDonough
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Written by:
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Gregory Maguire
About this listen
Elphaba is born with green skin, a precocious mind, and a talent for magic. An outcast throughout her childhood in Munchkinland, she finally begins to feel as though she fits in when she enters the University in the Emerald City. While she hones her skills, she discovers that Oz isn't the Utopia it seems. She sets out to protect its unwanted creatures, becoming known as the Wicked Witch along the way.
Narrator John McDonough draws you in to Maguire's magical world of witches and talking animals, making it possible to believe in a land somewhere over the rainbow.
©1995 Gregory Maguire (P)2000 Recorded Books, LLCWhat the critics say
"A staggering feat of wordcraft." (Los Angeles Times)
"McDonough's excellent portrayals of Elphaba's outspoken, gravel-voiced nanny, Glinda's snobbish friends, and the wide-eyed, soft-spoken Dorothy make this excursion to Oz worthwhile." (Publishers Weekly)
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-11-28
So complicated
I still don’t know what happened. Complicated fantasy. Not for me I guess. Very long.
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- Eileen Burgos
- 2023-06-15
Loved it
I loved how the characters become more humans through their emotions and passions. It was worth it to read.
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- Ames
- 2019-01-12
Fabulous
A very unexpected and pleasant surprise! Can't wait to read the next book in the series!
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-01-10
Amazing story
The story I found to be really interesting, and the narrator was also really good
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- IceDragon
- 2020-01-18
Loved it
Love the book and the narration is done very well! I love the voices really helps distinguish between characters in dialect. Narrators voice is pleasing to listen too
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- Mrs. Judy Zhok
- 2024-07-14
Narrator was really excellent... Using different voices for a variety of characters
I liked the frequent long pauses... These were necessary because of the way the paper novel was written. It didn't have "chapters" as we know them....
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- Josiane
- 2025-02-12
like the book, didn't like the narrator.
i didn't like the narrator. if you have an aversion to people talking with food in their mouth, then this book is definitely not for you.
it was a fun tale and I very much enjoyed hearing the other side of the story.
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- Anonymous User
- 2018-02-27
It “Defied” my expectations
This is and quite possibly will always be my favourite novel ever I love the story it makes you question if bad guys are bad or if they is more to the story then just what you see it is a wonderful novel definitely read this book
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- Anonymous User
- 2019-06-20
great narrator
The change of tone in voice for each character dialogue was great. definitely reccomend this one.
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- James
- 2019-09-16
Love the Wicked series!
the voice of Norr left me feeling uneasy at times. perhaps in the future multiple narrators could be used for female voices. just a thought
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