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A Lion Among Men (Wicked Years, Bk 3)
A Lion Among Men - Wicked Years, Bk 3
Author: Gregory Maguire, Douglas Smith (Illustrator)
In this much-anticipated third volume of the Wicked Years, we return to Oz, seen now through the eyes of the Cowardly Lion - the once tiny cub defended by Elphaba in Wicked. While civil war looms, a tetchy oracle named Yackle prepares for death. Before her final hour, an enigmatic figure known as Brrr - the Cowardly Lion - arrives searching for ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780061726545
ISBN-10: 0061726540
Publication Date: 10/1/2008
Pages: 312
Rating:
  • Currently 4.7/5 Stars.
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4.7 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: HarperCollins(Australia)
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 3
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reviewed A Lion Among Men (Wicked Years, Bk 3) on + 29 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 8
Everytime I start one of Gregory Maguire's books, I am reminded that his style takes some getting used to. Once with the flow, however, I am happily on a new adventure. I loved Wicked, and liked Son of a Witch and A Lion Among Men is a worthy addition to the series. I would agree that nothing is resolved in the books. Questions are posed that I expect--and hope--will be answered in the next installment. That is how the original OZ books struck me, as well. Each book a little more about the old characters and a slew of new ones to look forward to learning more. Anyone who has read the series so far, and enjoyed it, is probably asking what exactly did happen to the Scarecrow after he left the limelight....or was it the Scarecrow at all?
fahrenheit451 avatar reviewed A Lion Among Men (Wicked Years, Bk 3) on
Helpful Score: 6
Much like the protagonist of the story, the Cowardly Lion, this novel seemed to meander about with no clear direction. By the end of the story I was left feeling that there was no resolution at all, only more questions about the characters of the last two novels. I did not find Brrr or Yackle to be interesting at all, rather I was much more interested in the other minor characters (who, for those yet to read it, may or may not actually be "minor" in relation to the overall story arc). I like Gregory Maquire's style, and because of that, I have given this story 4 stars. His "take" on the Oz mythos is both original and interesting. But where Wicked started out with the question of what is evil, A Lion Among Men doesn't seem to have a question at all. Read it to be complete, but don't expect much more than that.
Chemeria avatar reviewed A Lion Among Men (Wicked Years, Bk 3) on + 31 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
The book was so ...... boring It took me FOREVER to read it and I LOVED the other two.
This was NOTHING like what I had hoped it to be. Trust me.. save your money this was ... a waste of mine.
reviewed A Lion Among Men (Wicked Years, Bk 3) on + 5 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Nice continuation of the Wicked series, although not as good as Wicked or Son of a Witch. It does, however, leave me wanting more and looking forward to the next book in the series.
RobinMarie avatar reviewed A Lion Among Men (Wicked Years, Bk 3) on + 27 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I'm always conflicted when an author takes liberties with fairy tales. The Lion is such a pathetic character, and with a little more humor, he'd be a brother to Eeyore. Nothing is resolved, but the Clock of the Time Dragon tells us more than in previous stories. I did not love it, but I did not hate it either. I think my love for the Wizard of Oz will always get me to read anything that might hint to the story.
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bookgoddessme avatar reviewed A Lion Among Men (Wicked Years, Bk 3) on + 106 more book reviews
This was my favorite so far in the Wicked series, but maybe it's because these characters have become friends and creatures I care about. Maguire is an environment weaver of sights and sounds that are so detailed and creative and unique. Maguire writes from a very male voice for me, yet I still keep reading him. There has got to be something about him, and I think it's the vision and wonderful details that he depicts. Recommend.
reviewed A Lion Among Men (Wicked Years, Bk 3) on + 43 more book reviews
It is a good story but feels like it's just a book that is meant to connect two good stories...it's a little slow and definitely ends with the signal that another, much more riveting story will be on its way.
turbokittykat avatar reviewed A Lion Among Men (Wicked Years, Bk 3) on + 4 more book reviews
I love Gregory Maguire and am amazed at his imagination and depth of character development. He reveals just enough about his characters to make me want more and then leaves me hanging for more! It's maddening, but I love his writing and this series!!!

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