Wicked- The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
7 journalers for this copy...
This book was sent to me via candieb, who requested that I register it to continue dicentragirl's bookring, which has appherently been lost in the mail somewhere between Pa. and Fl.
No frets ~ I will read this promptly, as I am just near the end of my current read, and am anxious to begin this! I will journal again once I'm through, and continue it on it's journey!
No frets ~ I will read this promptly, as I am just near the end of my current read, and am anxious to begin this! I will journal again once I'm through, and continue it on it's journey!
I absolutely LOVED this book! Maguire's lyrical writing and subtle humor made this a delightful read from cover to cover.
A truly imaginative and wonderfully plotted tale, I have embraced Elphaba in a new and unexpected way (I was never a big fan of Dorothy and her little dog, anyway). Absolutely fabulous, unique and completely engaging; a true test of your ideas regarding good & evil - nature & nurture - God and Free Will ...one I'm sure will be considered a 'classic'.
Now, I *must* read Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister...and, I certainly hope Mr. Maguire continues his myth-making in future stories.
A truly imaginative and wonderfully plotted tale, I have embraced Elphaba in a new and unexpected way (I was never a big fan of Dorothy and her little dog, anyway). Absolutely fabulous, unique and completely engaging; a true test of your ideas regarding good & evil - nature & nurture - God and Free Will ...one I'm sure will be considered a 'classic'.
Now, I *must* read Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister...and, I certainly hope Mr. Maguire continues his myth-making in future stories.
And, since stellertony requested to be bumped down the list, this book will now make its way to Sidney1220 in Va, who is next on the list...
I hope the subsequent readers enjoy this one as much as I did! * mailed 6/22
I hope the subsequent readers enjoy this one as much as I did! * mailed 6/22
Received in the mail. Will get to it as soon as possible.
8/4/05 Tried a couple of pages and couldn't really get into it. Will mail tomorrow. Sending to candieb.
8/4/05 Tried a couple of pages and couldn't really get into it. Will mail tomorrow. Sending to candieb.
Showed up in today's mail. I swear, all of my rings always show up at once... I only have one ahead of it, but it's another thick book, as is this one... will get to it ASAP and hopefully send it off before my 30 days is up (I've never missed one yet and I always worry!)Copying Remaining RING MEMBERS here:
maprem -- Mailed to on 9/8
Apolonia
dospescados
stellertony
Home to dicentragirl
Wow... just finished this one. This is a HEAVY book, and I don't mean weight :) I really did enjoy it, but felt it was "wordy" (okay, I KNOW it's a book and it's supposed to have words, but I sometimes felt the author got carried away). For instance, I think too much time was spent in the middle section. It really dragged horribly for me. However, it was really good and a good take on the Oz we all know and love. I can't wait to read Son of the Witch, which I believe comes out soon, if it's not already.
My husband saw I had this book and has brandished it to read since I finished it so early. He should be done within a week or so and then we will pass it on to the next person!
My husband saw I had this book and has brandished it to read since I finished it so early. He should be done within a week or so and then we will pass it on to the next person!
Journal Entry 7 by candieb at BookRing in Bookring, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, September 8, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (9/8/2005 UTC) at BookRing in Bookring, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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Mailing to maprem, next in the ring... enjoy!
Mailing to maprem, next in the ring... enjoy!
It's here! My daughter (13) was totally excited to see it since she saw the musical this summer - she may get it read before I do. Looks interesting.
Loved this book, although I found Elphaba's story very sad. It'll be on its way soon to Apolonia.
This was mailed on Tuesday (10/18).
The book has arrived safely, I have a few ahead of it but will get to it asap.
Sorry for the delay on this one I am starting it right now. Hopefully I will have it done within a few days.
I've had this a little over a month now. I started it a few days ago and thought I could get through it pretty quickly since normally I am a fast reader. I just can't get into it though. I made it to page 107, and I'm sure I could force myself through it, but that would take a few more weeks. Since I'm not really that into it I figured I would just send it out to Dospescasos today rather than hold up the ring any longer. I may pick up another copy again someday since I hate not finishing a book I started, plus I like the idea of it. I just don't think I like the writer's style. I hope the rest of the participants enjoy it, and of course thanks for starting the ring Dicentragirl.
Dospescados has asked to be skipped, she received a copy elsewhere. I will be sending to Stellertony today.
Received today, with perfect timing as I just finished the book I was reading this morning!
Dicentragirl has indicated that there is no need to send this copy to her. After I finish it, I may ring it again if there is interest.
Should have written this quite a few months ago. Whoops...
I really enjoyed this book. It's very well-developed and just goes to show that there are multiple sides to every story.
I'm going to be sending this on to one of the 158(!!!) people on Paperbackswap who want to read this. I'll ask them to journal it, and keep my fingers crossed.
I really enjoyed this book. It's very well-developed and just goes to show that there are multiple sides to every story.
I'm going to be sending this on to one of the 158(!!!) people on Paperbackswap who want to read this. I'll ask them to journal it, and keep my fingers crossed.
I just rec'd this book from paperbackswap.com. When the semester is over - I will get a chance to read it. Once finished, I will release it. I promise! ;)
