CK, I haven't actually gotten too far into it. I'm really only on the fifth chapter because I've been busy since I started reading it. But I think I know what you mean. The first few chapters are definitely a bit hard to get through. Not enough action I think. But my mom read it and she said that it got kind of political. Or rather Elpheba was a really political character. I have some extra time coming up later this week so I'm hoping to get further along but I'll let you know how I feel about it and if I think it picks up more.

I haven't been able to see the musical for it yet. It came to ASU in February but I didn't have the money to go and see it at the time so I have to wait again.