Elphie: A Wicked Childhood

Elphie: A Wicked Childhood is a novel by Gregory Maguire that explores the themes of Elphaba Thropp's upbringing. However, the novel lacks a clear focus and also lacks clear exploration of Elphaba’s lived experiences and how this influence her later on in life. The novel's short chapters and repetitive sentences make it difficult to engage with Elphaba's childhood story, and it could have been better spent focusing on her relationships within and outside her small family.