Unnaturally Green: One Girl's Journey Along A Yellow Brick Road Less Traveled (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
I read this book while doing research about understudies and I actually learned a lot: how auditions work, the difference between a standby and an understudy, what the life of a standby is like, etc. I enjoyed the book - the author has a lot of personality. She's young and perhaps a bit naive, but that's ok. The writing could use a bit more polish - I feel like a really good editor could have done wonders for the book. But overall, I admire what the author has accomplished at her tender age, including writing a memoir. This book for me was everything I wanted it to be. Since learning all about the auditioning process and life on stage, Ricci brought her story to life in a way that was thoroughly entertaining. Knowing and loving Wicked for a long time now it was awesome to have a backstage insight into how you spend your time in rehearsals and being a Standby.My favourite part of the book was when she wrote the thought process between the left and right side of the brain. I thought it was so clever and you could read it and completely live the thoughts. Just brilliant!Her relationships throughout the book were written perfectly and it makes me want to know what happens next with her. If she were to write a follow on book I would buy it in a flash.
What do You think about Unnaturally Green: One Girl's Journey Along A Yellow Brick Road Less Traveled (2011)?
I don't know how non-actresses/performers will feel about this book, but I loved it.
—philomele
Intriguing behind the scenes look into Wicked. Fast read and super entertaining.
—nancyehp
If you like the musical Wicked, you'll like this book a lot.
—diya
