About the book
“A delight….[A] funny and warmhearted exploration of the sacred and the profane.”
—Washington Post“Reading The Next Queen of Heaven is like hanging on to the back of an out-of-control carnival ride—terrifying, thrilling, a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.”
—Ann Patchett
New York Times bestseller Gregory Maguire—who re-imagined the land of Oz and all its fabled inhabitants in his monumental series, The Wicked Years—brings us The Next Queen of Heaven, a wildly farcical and gloriously imaginative tall tale of faith, Catholic dogma, lust, and questionable miracles on the eve of Y2K. The very bizarre and hilarious goings on in the eccentric town of Thebes make for a delightfully mad reading experience—as The Next Queen of Heaven shows off the acclaimed author of Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister and Mirror Mirror in a brilliant new heavenly light.
What happens when a Pentecostal mother, a rebellious daughter, and a whole town of eccentrics collide on the eve of the new millennium?
- Dysfunctional Family Drama: When a statue of the Virgin Mary falls on Leontina Scales' head, her already-strained relationship with teenage daughter Tabitha descends into holy—and unholy—chaos.
- Farcical Black Comedy: A wildly imaginative tale where Catholic dogma, Pentecostal fervor, lust, and questionable miracles collide in the strange town of Thebes, New York.
- LGBTQ+ Literary Fiction: A poignant subplot follows Jeremy, the local Catholic choir director, as he navigates a past love and supports his two best friends through their shared health crisis.
- Y2K Fiction: Set against the backdrop of 1999, this novel captures the anxieties and absurdities of a world teetering on the edge of a new millennium.
Editions of Next Queen of Heaven
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780061997792
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062023711
Read an Excerpt
“A delight….[A] funny and warmhearted exploration of the sacred and the profane.”
—Washington Post“Reading The Next Queen of Heaven is like hanging on to the back of an out-of-control carnival ride—terrifying, thrilling, a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.”
—Ann Patchett
New York Times bestseller Gregory Maguire—who re-imagined the land of Oz and all its fabled inhabitants in his monumental series, The Wicked Years—brings us The Next Queen of Heaven, a wildly farcical and gloriously imaginative tall tale of faith, Catholic dogma, lust, and questionable miracles on the eve of Y2K. The very bizarre and hilarious goings on in the eccentric town of Thebes make for a delightfully mad reading experience—as The Next Queen of Heaven shows off the acclaimed author of Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister and Mirror Mirror in a brilliant new heavenly light.
What happens when a Pentecostal mother, a rebellious daughter, and a whole town of eccentrics collide on the eve of the new millennium?
- Dysfunctional Family Drama: When a statue of the Virgin Mary falls on Leontina Scales' head, her already-strained relationship with teenage daughter Tabitha descends into holy—and unholy—chaos.
- Farcical Black Comedy: A wildly imaginative tale where Catholic dogma, Pentecostal fervor, lust, and questionable miracles collide in the strange town of Thebes, New York.
- LGBTQ+ Literary Fiction: A poignant subplot follows Jeremy, the local Catholic choir director, as he navigates a past love and supports his two best friends through their shared health crisis.
- Y2K Fiction: Set against the backdrop of 1999, this novel captures the anxieties and absurdities of a world teetering on the edge of a new millennium.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Next Queen of Heaven about?
“A delight….[A] funny and warmhearted exploration of the sacred and the profane.”
—Washington Post
“Reading The Next Queen of Heaven is like hanging on to the back of an out-of-control carnival ride—terrifying, thrilling, a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.”
—Ann Patchett
New York Times bestseller Gregory Maguire—who re-imagined the land of Oz and all its fabled inhabitants in his monumental series, The Wicked Years—brings us The Next Queen of Heaven, a wildly farcical and gloriously imaginative tall tale of faith, Catholic dogma, lust, and questionable miracles on the eve of Y2K. The very bizarre and hilarious goings on in the eccentric town of Thebes make for a delightfully mad reading experience—as The Next Queen of Heaven shows off the acclaimed author of Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister and Mirror Mirror in a brilliant new heavenly light.
What happens when a Pentecostal mother, a rebellious daughter, and a whole town of eccentrics collide on the eve of the new millennium?
- Dysfunctional Family Drama: When a statue of the Virgin Mary falls on Leontina Scales' head, her already-strained relationship with teenage daughter Tabitha descends into holy—and unholy—chaos.
- Farcical Black Comedy: A wildly imaginative tale where Catholic dogma, Pentecostal fervor, lust, and questionable miracles collide in the strange town of Thebes, New York.
- LGBTQ+ Literary Fiction: A poignant subplot follows Jeremy, the local Catholic choir director, as he navigates a past love and supports his two best friends through their shared health crisis.
- Y2K Fiction: Set against the backdrop of 1999, this novel captures the anxieties and absurdities of a world teetering on the edge of a new millennium.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Next Queen of Heaven?
Fiction > Humorous fiction
Where can I read a sample of Next Queen of Heaven?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780061997792
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Next Queen of Heaven?
Gregory Maguire
Who is the Publisher of the book Next Queen of Heaven?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Next Queen of Heaven is available as paperback(ISBN 9780061997792) and ebook(ISBN 9780062023711)
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