Brandon J. (bran-flakes14) reviewed on 6/28/2010 + 72 more book reviews

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I supposed I'm one of the few people who actually enjoyed the sequel to the phenomenon that is known as "Wicked". In "Son of a Witch", which is full of political intrique and mystery, the coming-of-age of Elphaba's son, Liir, is explored. Some have complained that they found Liir unengaging or even annoying, but I found his character to be very realistic and quite sympathetic, especially during passages when his murky, somewhat neglected past is discussed. The fantasy elements are woven into the character study seamlessly, and the Oz that Gregory Maguire expands is even darker than in "Wicked". I found myself rooting for Liir throughout the narrative, expecially on his quest to find his half-sister Nor, and to help the dying Elephant princess Nastoya. Overall, this novel is not "Wicked" (few books are), but it is a worthwhile successor and continuation of a very unique and unquestionably creative world and the people that inhabit it.

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