Wicked : the life and times of the wicked witch of the West

Wicked reminds me most of an allegorical tale of Germany and Europe during the rule of the Nazis. How can people be so evil? Why do we perpetrate such atrocities against people who should be (and in some cases actually are) our brothers and sisters. The "witch's" descent into madness is heartbreaking, and this is certainly not a light read. Still, I couldn't put it down.

Not a very good book, but if you ever get the chance see the muscial.

this is the book of what happened in oz before dorothy showed up, and how the wicked witch of the west and the good fairy became what they are...awesome mmusical, but i haven't read the book...