Apparently, people who were hoping that the movie "Wicked" would inspire kids to read books more were in for, well, a bit of a surprise.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/parents-horrified-original-wicked-book-161023613.html
"The book contains drinking, drugs, sexual assault, prostitution, crime, racism, murder and sex parties between humans and animals."
Parents horrified by original ‘Wicked’ book — warning it’s not for kids: ‘They would be traumatized’
No one mourns the wicked -- and no kid should read…
Yahoo Entertainment