This book continues the story of Oz as seen through modern, adult eyes. This time we follow the Wicked Witch's possible son as he tries to find his true identity in a world that has been turned on its head after the death of the witch and the departure of the Wizard. In typical Maguire style, it is a fairy tale that reads like an allegory for modern life. We learn about the corruption of politicians, the pretensions of the rich and famous, and the confusion of religion. But most poignant in this novel is the main character's journey to discover who he is after a life of mostly invisibility. Very interesting, although it does go back and forth between the present and the past very often.