Son of a Witch

By Gregory Maguire

Book Overview

The long-anticipated sequel to the beloved #1 New York Times bestseller and basis for the international phenomenon that is Wicked: The Musical and the smash hit movie series. Look for part one of Wicked the movie, now streaming, and the stunning conclusion Wicked: For Good, in theaters now.

The Wicked Years continue in Gregory Maguire's Son of a Witch--the heroic saga of the hapless yet determined young man who may or may not be the offspring of the fabled Wicked Witch of the West. A New York Times bestseller like its predecessor, the remarkable Wicked, Son of a Witch follows the boy Liir on his dark odyssey across an ingeniously re-imagined and nearly unrecognizable Land of Oz--a journey that will take him deep into the bowels of the Emerald City, lately abandoned by the Wizard, and into the jaws of dragons. At once a grim fairy tale and an uplifting adventure, Son of a Witch is a true wonder.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061714739
• ISBN13: 9780061714733
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 4.3" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Such a disappointment. Worst protagonist ever.

Worst protagonist ever. Just roams around wondering what he’s gonna do. Never sticks to anything, isn’t a strong lead, can’t save anyone even himself. I got till like 2/3rd way done and couldn’t finish it.

Barbaric, disgusting at times, not what i expected at all...i absolutely loved it

Although not as good as Wicked was, Son of a Witch should be a noteworthy sequel to it. The book goes with a much different storyline then the first, and it seems that this book was only written to wrap what happened to Liir, and only raises more questions. Enough questions, infact that a third book might just be planned. Maguire recreates a magical world rich with detail and wonderment. Although i wish there was a little bit more character development, but hey, what can you expect from someone in a coma? But I am hoping for a third novel, at least to tie up some ends.