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Summary: If I had voted for the top 100 books . . .
Review: I own two copies of this book, one of them to keep, and one to lend out. I should probably demand some sort of kickback from Mr. Goldman, I've converted so many friends and relatives into Princess Bride fans. This book is unimaginably enjoyable, it's witty, magical, touching, and did I mention witty? A testament to the cleverness of the book is the amazing number of people who have reviewed it here that still believe S.Morgenstern's original exists. I think that explains any less than gushing reviews. They missed out on much of the delightful tongue-in-cheek humor that characterizes William Goldman. In my opinion, the italicized 'editor's notes' are a delicious addition to a timeless and truly entertaining tale. Do yourself a favor and buy this book!
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Summary: utterly adorable satire
Review: Misogynistic? Not at all! It is, after all, a spoof on faerie tales, so how can its heroine not have a head full of fluff? Anyway, I found it to be one of the most adorable, wittiest books I've ever read. This is a treat, esp. for anyone who's seen and loved the movie, which is a lot sweeter and more romantic than the satirical book. However...despite the fact that I'm a romantic at heart and was somewhat dismayed that the book doesn't have a ride into the sunset ending, I found it delicious. Vive Miracle Max! Fezzik with his rhymes and Inigo with his swordplay--they're so cool, so unique. A really exciting read, even if you've seen the movie!PS. To those of you who wondered what happened to the parts Goldman discarded when he "abridged" the book, in their reviews...sorry to disappoint you guys, but that's part of the satire, too. There never was a S. Morgenstern. "The Princess Bride" is purely and totally William Goldman's.
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Summary: Really worth the time to read
Review: Fasinating to find a fantasy book so well done and close to reality. Really worth the time. Glad it was edited.
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Summary: Have Kleenex on hand ....
Review: Sure, I'm the type who loves all sorts of books, and yeah,I cry in a lot of them. But usually when I read them a second time.... I just don't. Not with this book! I have read it about 10 times (yes, it's that good!) and I still end up in tears everytime! Read it and find out yourself!
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Summary: Positively timeless
Review: This book is perfect (or at least as perfect as anything can be in a non-perfect world). My dad used to read it to me when I was a toddler, and then again every couple of years after that. The endless "satirical" digressions are great, and I have yet to find a funnier phrase in the English language than "morning yogurt break."
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Summary: i've read it 9 times
Review: Mr Goldman wrote an absolutly divine tale when he shared with us the tale of Buttercup and Wesley's true love [& mammoth misunderstandings,titanic troubles and beastly betrayals]. If one loves the extremes of good and evil and the triumph of niceness over badness [well sort of] and the gratuitous use of parenthesis then this book was written for you. Adjectives that apply are many; humourous, exciting, suspenseful, witty, compelling, witty, fun, engaging, accessable, witty and just terribly good. This is such a jolly good book I belive that anyone who has a chance should read it, talk about it, quote freely from it, read it again and then bore people by insisting that this book is sooooo good that they simply must read it.
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Summary: One of the best books ever written!
Review: I first heard of this novel when I saw the video at the age of 12. I didn't actually read the book, though, until I taught it to my high school English class last year. I found the synopsis of the book on the back cover to be misleading if you didn't know about the book before reading it. It would make you think that the book contains rough language and sexual content when it doesn't. This story of high adventure has just enough romance and sadness to interest any reader. The subtle comedy is carried throughout the novel and keeps you laughing all the way through. Many of my students said it was the first novel they read all the way through. It definitely is a favorite of mine, and I enjoy re-reading it every year. This book overwhelmingly deserves all five stars!
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Summary: This book truly has it all.
Review: I understand why people don't like to read. Non-readers will argue that it's not any fun, it's boring, it puts them to sleep, and so on. But none of those are the real reason people don't read. The reason is simply this: they haven't read this book. If you've read it, you know what I'm talking about; if you haven't, I can't possibly begin to explain it to you. Don't look for some two sentence synopsis of The Princess Bride in this review. You won't get it. Trying to describe the plot is an excercise in futility. It would sound stupid and silly--believe me I've tried it. Just trust me when I say this is the best book I have ever read, bar none.
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Summary: Fabulous
Review: A great story in which love conquers all. A must read book. Has Adventure and romance all mixed in with humor. Fabulous
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Summary: Mean-spirited, misogynist, and tiresome
Review: Given all the rave reviews, I feel the need to register a dissenting opinion. I found this book mean-spirited, misogynist, and tiresome. Not funny. Searingly dull in parts. This is the only case I can think of in which I read a book, then saw the movie based on it, and liked the movie better. The movie is cute and funny. (Actually, I'm surprised that I ever went to see the movie, given that I loathed the book so deeply.) Anyway, if you don't like this book, you don't need to feel like a freak: you're not alone.
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