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Out of Oz

Out of Oz

FantasyHigh Fantasy
Pages
568
Published
2011
Language
English

Synopsis

In the final installment of the Wicked Years, Glinda finds herself under house arrest, desperately seeking the legendary Grimmerie. Meanwhile, Rain, Lir's daughter, embarks on a journey to uncover her true identity amidst the political turmoil and deep-seated secrets plaguing Oz. This story explores the intricate web of power, magic, and self-discovery in a land on the brink.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

MysteriousComplexAdventurous
Quest

Genres

Fantasy High Fantasy Literary Fiction Political Thriller

About the author

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Gregory Maguire

Gregory Maguire is an American novelist born in Albany, New York, in 1954. He studied at the University at Albany, Simmons University and Tufts University. His first novel, The Lightning Time, appeared in 1978. Wicked (1995), his first novel for adults, retells The Wonderful Wizard of Oz from the point of view of the Wicked Witch of the West and became the basis of the Broadway musical and a two-part film adaptation. He has written many further novels for adults and children that reimagine class...

Characters

GlindaProtagonist
Ms. RainProtagonist
General CherrystoneAntagonist
Prince LirSupporting
All characters in Out of Oz

Frequently asked questions

  • Can I read this book if I have not read the previous novels in the series?

    While this is the fourth and final installment of the main Wicked Years series, the author includes an outline of the preceding events to assist readers who may be starting here. However, the narrative heavily relies on established character histories and political developments from the earlier books.

  • Does this book connect to the original L. Frank Baum Oz stories?

    The narrative serves as a revisionist interpretation that incorporates elements from the original 1900 novel and the 1939 film adaptation. It functions as a mature, dystopian reimagining rather than a direct continuation of the canonical Oz series.

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