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3.5 stars. This was tough. I enjoyed the books, but at the same time I can see why some people don't. The interludes, while amusing, got old. Some wete just way too long and boring. And the "Buttercup's Baby" extra...I could have lived without it. I did enjoyed the story and the whimsy. It was full of adventure, romance, and humor. I enjoyed the character developement and learning more of the backstories of everyone. I think I could read this again minus the interludes. Great fun!! I want to see the film now! This was a pleasant tale about a young girl who became a princess, who married a bad king, then became a queen. Then she was rescued by her true love, and a couple of rogues, who ended up saving the day. I really enjoyed reading this story, mainly because it had the same jokes, and the same incidents as the movie, which I loved too. Every word of The Princess Bride is either hilarious or hilariously offensive! Fuck you, Goldman, women aren't objects... but hey, man, let me buy you a drink. Your little book is wild.
The book is clearly a witty, affectionate send-up of the adventure-yarn form, which Goldman obviously loves and knows how to manipulate with enormous skill. Has the adaptationHas as a student's study guideHas as a teacher's guide
A tale of true love and high adventure, pirates, princesses, giants, miracles, fencing, and a frightening assortment of wild beasts. No library descriptions found.
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love is many things, none of them logical.
If the movie had not been such a rolicking good time, this book might have made a greater impression. As it is, the movie is a real favorite and one of the rare times that the movie exceeds the book by far. Which isn’t to say the book isn’t a bit of fun--it is. This edition has some marvelous illustrations.
Another one I can check off the list. Made me want to watch the movie again…”Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya; you killed my father; prepare to die.”
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