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Summary: A Hard Book to Put Down!
Review: I read most of this book in one week. I could barely put it down! I was reading it every moment of every day... until I got to the end. The description in this book was thourough, but not boring. Even the intro was interesting! I saw the movie before I read the book and was surprised at how much movie was based on the book! Almost all the diolouge was the same and all the scenery was to the letter! I think that having already seen the movie and being constantly astounded at the similarities was what kept me glued to the book. The only part of the book that I didn't like was the ending, which was like walking off a cliff. One moment you're in the middle of a sword fight and the next, the story's over! This is a really great book for any not-yet-ready-to-grow-up people, adults OR kids and I recomend it to everyone!
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Summary: As you wish...
Review: Read this book! I can't stress it enough...if you thought the movie was good - you'll be blown away by the book - everything falls into place when you read it - I have always had a hard time finishing books - my short attention span and busy life take away from the romance of reading - I finshed this book in one day - you don't want to put it down - there are enough new surprizes that it keeps you on the edge of your seat... This book will make you a true fan of the Princess Bride - and you'll be braging to all of your friends about your knowledge of the story - READ IT!
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Summary: Wonderful book! Wish I hadn't watched the movie!
Review: I have read this book 4 times and still love it. Though the movie was great, I wish I hadn't seen it before reading the book. It muffled my imagination but the book still elaborated on the story making it way better!
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Summary: Worthwhile hardback edition of this classic Goldman work
Review: I had initially hoped that this special 25th Anniversary Edition was the one with the red text differentiating between Goldman's writing and "Morgenstern's". Alas, it isn't. Still, it's good to at last have a hardbound copy of one of my favorite all-time books, and 23-pages of backstory leading up to the "Buttercup's Baby" section is worth the price of admission.
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Summary: If you love the movie, the book will amaze even more...
Review: Even if you are unfamiliar with the Robin Wright / Cary Elwes movie of this classic tale, then you will be surprised by the brilliance of the story. William Goldman claims that he was read this book as a child by his father, but I have reason to doubt this after having read the book and examined the evidence. There are several contradictory statements in his "autobiographical" introduction, which may cause you to doubt his word, and searching for an unedited version of the supposed Morgenstern original may drive you mad as it does not seem to exist. This aside, whether you find beautiful princesses, fairy tale romances, poisonous exchanges, mad Sicilians, giants who used to be unemployed in Greenland, sword wielding Spaniards with grudges to settle, giant rodents, evil (Iago could take pointers from this guy) princes, albinos, miracle healers, pirates, sword fights, insanely good jokes, the best theory on life that you will ever find, or just mysterious men in black masks interesting you will find this book to be remarkable. It will have you in stitches, in horror, turning page after page, desperate to find out what happens next, and in thrall. There has rarely been an adventure story better written or one that appeals to a wider audience. Eat your heart out, Rob Reiner. You still can't touch the original for sheer style.
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Summary: The greatest fairy tale ever written
Review: A fairy tale that would put Hans Christian Anderson to shame. Thoroughly charming and utterly entertaining. It has it all! If you wish to delve back into your childhood when fairy tales made you laugh, cry, and jump for you this is the story for you. The movie may be a little better than the novel, but a great read nonetheless.
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Summary: Three Cheers For The Princess Bride!
Review: This is a wonderful book. If you love adventure and true love stories, add this to your home library. The story starts off with a bang, and after Buttercup tells Westley, the poor farm boy, of her love for him, he too tells her how much he cares for her. He has no money for marrige, so he sails across the sea to seek his fortune. When he is gone, Buttercup gets some devasting news about Westley. Then she gets kidnapped, forced to marry the evil prince Humperdinck, who wants nothing but a war, and threatened with death more than once. This is a wonderful story, a definite must read. Just tell 'em, Kyla sent you!!
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Summary: Best book ever written!!
Review: I just love this book! The movie was awesome too! Cary Elwes is amazing! I don't understand why you people have to dog everyone else. Maybe S. Morgenstern is real, maybe he's not. Don't worry about what other people say about it! Just grow up! Enjoy the book and movie and let everyone think what they want to. By the way, Florin and Guilder are made up but that was the name of the currency they used back then. I'm proud to say that I know all about it because I've watched the movie so many times.
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Summary: Best book ever written!!
Review: I just love this book! The movie was awesome too! Cary Elwes is amazing! LISTEN UP! S.Morgenstern is a REAL guy! He wrote the book. William Goldman abridged it. Don't listen to the bull from the other reviewers about S.Morgenstern being a figment of William Goldman's imagination. He's not. By the way, Florin and Guilder are made up but that was the name of the currency they used back then. I'm proud to say that I know all about it because I've watched the movie so many times.
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Summary: A Classic For People of All Ages
Review: The title may sound juvenile,like you'd find it in the Young Adult section; but Princess Bride is a classic. It is a thrilling novel of adventure and romance. It has more of a historic romance going on. People often confuse it for fantasy. The only aspect that is "fantasy" of it is very small. However, it is sure to entertain people of all ages. It's marvelous. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in humorous, fresh wit and brilliant characters such as the ones in the Princess Bride. There is no such author as S.Morgenstein. It's all part of Goldman's vision. The book is magnificent.
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