Of course, knowing The Wizard of Oz, I knew this could not end happily for Elphaba. I think that the "Wizard" did not invent the prejudices of Oz, but only exploited them. I am in hopes that the sequels will be a bit more upbeat. But, overall, I loved the book. It certainly makes one think and provides an adult setting for the theme that there is more than one side to any story.
I am now reading The Shadow of Your Smile by Mary Higgins Clark which has started out fairly predictably, but, knowing this author, I know there will be some surprises along the way. A young female pediatrician's life is in danger and we like her because of how much she cares for and thinks about her patients.
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