2007-01-13 05:17:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
The novel is darker and more sexual. The musical takes some creative license with the ending. For one: it has a happy ending which the book decidedly does not. It changes how and when certain characters meet. Some characters are omitted, some are added. And there's singing and dancing. The main thing is that they made it family friendly. I would never give the book to a child, but the musical can be enjoyed everyone. I've read the book and saw the musical so I know what I'm talking about. I like both, but for very different reasons.
2007-01-13 06:29:26 · answer #1 · answered by ameerah m 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the two are really comparable. I enjoyed both, but the only thing the two really share are character/place names and the basic enemy. The musical doesn't really explain WHY she gets so mad at the Wizard and if you haven't read the book, you're like, "Why is she getting so mad about one goat?" However, even some of the similarities are different...confused? Well, for example, Avaric is in the musical, but as Fiyero's driver. And Fiyero of the play is really more like Avaric in the book.
The book is much darker and intended for adult audiences. The musical is more light-hearted, but it does carry the message of friendship and devotion.
I, personally, like the musical better. The book had a tendency to drone on.
2007-01-13 16:08:17 · answer #2 · answered by Keavy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋