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Summary: Great book so far....
Review: Hey all out there. This is a great book. I suppose I shouldn't be reviewing it yet as I've only read half of it so far. But I wanted to slide a question in here that would greatly enhance my reading experience -- Is there really an original version by S. Morgenstern? I would love to get my hands on it, but I can't find it anywhere. Got any ideas?Well, I'd better comment on the book since otherwise Amazon.com might not publish my review.... The book's fantastic -- funny, suspenseful -- absolutely delightful. I think it is the only book I've read where seeing the movie first actually enhances the reading experience. Read this to yourself, and then read it to your kids! This belongs in your library!!
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Summary: Fun, exciting, and a great sense of humor.
Review: I originally read the Princess Bride when I was 14, immediately fell in love with Buttercup, Wesley and Inigo. The book reads just as exciting, and just as witty now that I'm 31. Fun, exciting, and a great sense of humor that I don't find in most other adventures, or most other books for that matter. When it comes to a good, fun, adventure of a read, this books ranks as one of my favorites of all time.
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Summary: Goldman GeNiUs. "Editorial" Comments HILARIOUS!
Review: If you were one of the many to read "The Princess Bride" and believe that William Goldman was dastardly in his heavy "editing" of the book, READ IT AGAIN! You'll love the book all that much more upon rereading with the realization that the "editorials" are all part of the story. Probably the niftiest (and hardest) thing to pull off about the novel was in Goldman writing HIMself into the story! Magical! Also, get yourself a copy of both "Control" and "The Color of Light" (and anything else you can get your paws on!) -- the same shining William Goldman wit, panache, flair, humor and eletrifying skill at manipulating the reader (roar with laughter for 5 pages [and irk everyone around you as you are forced to read lines out loud!], and suddenly weep your eyes out for the next 2 pages, and then 2 pages later climb onto a rollercoaster and scream around all the white-knuckler loop-de-loops!!) (and the incredible thing is, ! I'! m not exaggerating!). If you've never read William Goldman, oh you lucky dawg! Love your movies, Mr. Goldman, but come on, get back to your genius (even if it IS hard work), your first love, and remember, the reader will always appreciate your soul more than the moviegoer (even us odd freaks that adore both!)...
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Summary: This book inspired me to begin reading as a hobby.
Review: In 1990 - I told a neighbor that I had never finished a book in my entire life [including school]. He gave me this book and after a couple of weeks, I finally began reading and actually finished it in one day. It inspired me to begin reading as a hobby and now I read a new book about every two weeks. I also continue to purchase this book for my many relatives who say they don't enjoy reading. This book was the beginning of my reading as an adult.
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Summary: definitely a "read aloud" book
Review: My father read this book to me when I was 9 (over 20 years ago). It has been in my top 10 favorite books of all time since then, and I've read it uncountable number of times. It is the only book I have recommended to ALL my friends, regardless of their reading tastes. re: the movie -- excellent. Book was better, as always, but I greatly appreciate the movie for 1) giving me visuals to go with the book, and 2) not ruining the book as many bad movies do to good books (Dune, etc.)
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Summary: My name is Emily, you must read the book,prepare to love it
Review: The Princess Bride is one of the BEST books ever written. Don't listen to anyone who says it's not. I read it 4 days six months ago when I was 14 and it's wondreful for any age. W. Goldman tells the story of true love, passion, fighting, bad men, good men, all in humor but also gives us a new look on life. Life is hardly ever the way you want it to be. It's not fair as Goldman says. But we can enjoy his book and others to get a way from it all. His humor with his invention of the story and S. Morgenstein is hilarious. Please, please, please read it and you will never want to put it down. I 've practically memorized the whole book and find myself repeating parts to myself at times because it is just soooo good! READ IT!!!
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Summary: The book's great, the author's silly
Review: I tried to find the 'original' Princess Bride by S. Morgenstern---the genius William Goldman gives credit to constantly, only to discover (I think) that S. Morgenstern never existed and William Goldman wrote the book himself. Fine--didn't he think we'd like it? Frankly, I find the whole device silly and boring, and I don't enjoy the book as much as I used to. I still do enjoy it, especially the fencing scene, but I hate William Goldman for the stupid way he told the story. And, of course, the charming history of him as a sick boy reading this that never happened. Grow up, Goldman! But the book itself is really, really good!
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Summary: great book
Review: i first fell in love with the movie but when i picked up the book i couldn't put it down and read it through twice in one sitting. it was hilarious and my stomach was killing me when i finally put it down.
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Summary: William Goldman's destruction of "The Princess Bride"
Review: This version of The Princess Bride annoyed me in many ways. For instance, William Goldman deleted whole sections of the original story. As if he knew exactly what the reading public wanted to read. I for one, would much rather read an original classic than to read a butched story and spoon fed only selected portions. The title of this book should read "The Princess Bride as written by S. Morgenstern as destroyed by William Goldman. Shame on you Mr. Goldman for destroying what could have been an enjoyable reading experience with your pointless cuts and intrusive ramblings.
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Summary: Extremely captivating story, loved it, great book.
Review: I absolutely adored the movie the first time I saw it and I...well..fell in love with the book. I agree with whomever said the italic parts should be skipped; I'm glad he cut those parts out, but maybe one or two lines in italics was enough. I love the little side stories about Inigo and Fezzik, especially Inigo, and I think Buttercup is awesome and just one of those girl power girls. Everyone should read this book, and both kids and adults (I was nine when I first read it). It's great! My English teacher said she thought it sounded like some cheesy Disney story, but really it's a modern story set in ancient times. The characters were really realistic to me.
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