The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure (The 'Good Parts' Version)

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Summary: Pretty good!
Review: Like most, I saw the movie first (died laughing), and expected the book to be so-so. I was overjoyed that the book is just as funny! Goldman's "notes" can at times be intrusive, and the ending is rushed, but it's a very enjoyable story.

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Summary: S.Morgenstern? C'mon!
Review: I hate to disappoint anyone, but S.Morgenstern doesn't exist. He is merely a brilliant creation of Goldman, a way to piece together a bunch of ideas that he had been working on but could not figure out how to weave them into a storyline. I find it amazing how many people actually believe that it's an abrigement. If anyone wants to know the specifics on how the book was contrived, I'd be glad to dispose of any information I have regarding the most charming tale that I've ever read!

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Summary: Fanastnating and Funny!
Review: What can I say? This book had everything humor, love, greed, decite, revenge, and oh yeah it also had humor! I don't know had he managed to weave everything together so well, but it doesn't matter he did and you will love it.

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Summary: THE GREATEST
Review: I own two copies of the movie and can resite it word for word. I had trouble finding the book but when I finally did I was totally impressed. I am only on the fourth chapter and have decided that I want to buy it. I will always love the movie and I make everyone I know watch it at least once. They all have grown to love it too. I hope they DO NOT come out with a sequel because then it will ruin the original movie. The first is always the best and always will be. Dont change what doesnt need to be changed. Princess Bride will always be my all time favorite.

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Summary: Forget the book--watch the movie!!!
Review: This book has an extremely disappointing ending--it just left you hanging. At the beginning, the author's notes are amusing, but they grow very old very quickly. The movie is much, much better. If you must read this book, buy the paperback version and save yourself some money. Better yet, buy the video.

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Summary: a fantasy with a princess
Review: William Goldman's Princess Bride by William Goldman is a book about the beautiful Buttercup who promises to marry the handsome Westley, but learns he is killed by pirates. When Buttercup vows to never love again, a prince forces her to marry him. Westley comes back, apparently not dead, and tries to get Buttercup back. Read this awesome book to find out what happens next. This book, a fantasy, is good for mostly girls because there is a lot of girl/boy stuff. The author, William Goldman, is actually a screenplay writer more than an author. His version of The Princess Bride is actually based on his movie and the first version. S. Morganstern is the actual author. One reason why readers might like this book is because it has the Count who, although he is a bad guy, is very funny in a sarcastic sort of way. A really good scene is when the main characters are in the fire swamp. Everything is described so vividly, like when Westley is attacked by the R.O.U.S. (rodents of unusual size). Another reason why readers might enjoy this book is because it has not very realistic but very cool animals.

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Summary: Unbelievably good!!
Review: I remembering watching this movie when I was little then I saw the book at me friends house. I borrowed it, read it in 2 days and loved it more than I loved the movie. Which is a lot!!!

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Summary: This si the BEST book ever!
Review: I loved this book. I am dying to see the movie. If there is a sequel then I have got to read it. The only thing is I don't think Buttercup deserves Westly. He risks so much for her. When she leaves him at the fireswamp I CRYED at how foolish and unworthy she is.But I still loved it.

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Summary: Loved it
Review: It's the Princess Bride whats not to love

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Summary: THIS IS THE BEST
Review: Funny, interseting and one of the greatest books in the world. Its hard to compare it to the movie becasue they are both awesome in differant ways. William Goldmen work on the movie too so I think its what he invisoned it to be. The intro is great! HAVE TO READ IT!