wicked

i got my tickets for it today!! anyway i also got the book free and was wondering if i should read the book before or after i see the show? i know this is a sorta weird question but i don't want to be upset when i see the show because its so different from the book...that is if it's different.

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Read the book first. It will whet your appetite.

From what I understand they have dumbed down the storyline a bit to allow for less bondage (i.e. The Philosophy Club) and more belting (vocal lashings from the lead broads).

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I'm reading the book right now...Its soooooooooo good...I can't wait to see the show

They say that all the books are amazing.

I thought the book was "awesome".

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Sambaflora...
What do you mean by "vocal lashings from the two lead broads"?

I would recommend you read the book, mostly because many who saw the California production asked questions on other message boards about the meaning of the set design, some of the symbolism, etc...and they were things that were obvious to those that read the book. (Not to say those that didn't read will be lost...I'm just going by the questions people raised after seeing the show.)

The book is enjoyable, and I loved it. That's saying a lot because I don't typically read fiction. I have been told though that the musical doesn't much follow the book -- just captures some of the main plot lines. So I don't think you'll spoil too much by reading either.