Superworm
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
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Never fear, Superworm's here! He can fish Spider out of a well, and rescue Toad from a busy road....
Greta Gerwig recommended The Dud Avocado in Books (curated)
Great Lies to Tell Small Kids
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This Christmas you can finally let your bunnies out of their padded hutches, because Andy Riley...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2332 KP) rated A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-little-bit-wicked-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
The Death Cure (The Maze Runner, #3)
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It’s the end of the line. WICKED has taken everything from Thomas: his life, his memories, and...
Tom Perrotta recommended Complete Stories in Books (curated)
Sophia (Bookwyrming Thoughts) (530 KP) rated The Wicked King (The Folk of the Air, #2) in Books
Jan 23, 2020
And I mean, I disliked <em>The Cruel Prince</em> A LOT. I didn't give a single fuck for the romances involved, and very much hated the whole Jude/Cardan ship. But I still liked some parts of <em>The Cruel Prince</em> and that's what got me into <em>The Wicked King</em>. I loved Jude and her stabby, human self, and I <em>really</em> enjoyed the world Holly Black built so.
<h2><em><strong>The Wicked King</strong></em><strong> is amazing.</strong></h2>
Okay, I said it. If you're in the minority like me who didn't like <em>The Cruel Prince</em> for:
~ being slow in pacing
~ the main ship
~ the other romances
You'll be happy to know <em>The Wicked King</em> is much, much better than the first book.
<h3><strong>The pacing picks up!</strong></h3>
I didn't <em>want</em> to put down the second book in <em>The Folk of the Air</em> trilogy down. I wanted to know what happened next all the way until the last page of the book. <strong>There are so many twists and turns throughout </strong>and now I want to know what happens in <em>The Queen of Nothing</em> when it comes out. But if there's any advice I should give anyone who hasn't read <em>The Wicked King</em> yet, trust no one at all. NO ONE. I'm just saying.
<h3><strong>I still don't care for the main ship in <em>The Wicked King</em> but...</strong></h3>
We get more behind the scenes in the court, resulting in more Jude and Cardan together. There's no avoiding it this time - they kind of have to deal with each other.
DaveySmithy (107 KP) rated Wicked (2024) in Movies
Dec 3, 2024
The long-awaited Wicked movie finally graces the big screen in 2024, bringing the beloved Broadway musical to life with all the magic, heart, and soaring melodies that made it iconic. Directed by Jon M. Chu, this adaptation dives deep into the untold story of the witches of Oz, offering stunning visuals, powerhouse performances, and emotional depth that will captivate fans of the musical and newcomers alike.
The film explores the complex relationship between Elphaba (played by Cynthia Erivo), the misunderstood green-skinned girl who will become the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda (Ariana Grande), the glamorous and ambitious witch-in-training. Both actresses deliver strong performances, with Erivo’s soulful voice shining in ballads like “Defying Gravity” and “I’m Not That Girl.” Grande brings charm and humor to Glinda, though her performance occasionally leans into caricature rather than character depth.
Visually, Wicked is breathtaking. The vibrant and intricate production design transports viewers to a fantastical Oz, from the emerald spires of the Emerald City to the mystical forests of Shiz University. Coupled with dazzling costume design and vivid CGI, the world feels alive and immersive.
However, the film does falter in pacing. At over two hours, certain scenes—particularly in the first act—feel overly drawn out, while others are rushed. Some of the musical numbers lose their emotional weight due to awkward transitions from dialogue to song, a challenge many stage-to-screen adaptations face.
Despite these shortcomings, Wicked soars where it matters most: its emotional core. The themes of friendship, identity, and the cost of doing what’s right resonate deeply. By the time the climactic “For Good” duet arrives, the film earns its tears and applause.
While not perfect, Wicked (2024) is a spellbinding adaptation that captures much of the magic of the original musical. Fans will walk away satisfied, and newcomers will find themselves enchanted. A solid 8/10.
Books Editor (673 KP) shared own list
Oct 4, 2017
Founded in 2008 by Three Percent at the University or Rochester, the focus on finding the best books in translation from the past year has been constant.
Super Extra Grande
Yoss and David Frye
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“Intergalactic space travel meets outrageous, biting satire in Super Extra Grande…. Its author...
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Moshi Moshi
Banana Yoshimoto and Asa Yoneda
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In Moshi-Moshi, Yoshie’s much-loved musician father has died in a suicide pact with an unknown...
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My Marriage
Jakob Wassermann and Michael Hofmann
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Alexander Herzog, a young writer, goes to Vienna to escape his debts and a failed love affair. There...
Thriller
Vampire in Love
Margaret Jull Costa and Enrique Vila-Matas
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“Arguably Spain’s most significant contemporary literary figure” (Joanna Kavenna, The New...
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Memoirs of a Polar Bear
Susan Bernofsky and Yoko Tawada
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Someone tickled me behind my ears, under my arms. I curled up, became a full moon, and rolled on the...
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