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Summary: Worlds better than the movie!!!
Review: I made the huge mistake of watching the movie "The Princess Bride" over and over before I read this book. Since I read the book about a week ago, I cannot stop raving about it! Both Morgenstern and Goldman write with such a personal touch that I feel like I know them. It seemed as though they knew what would make me laugh and cry and what would make my heart ache for the characters. Morgenstern has a way of involving you in his characters' lives. I had never heard the whole story of the importance of the six-fingered sword until I read the book. I never knew the importance of Westley crying after being tortured until I read the book. I never knew how Fezzik ended up unemployed in Greenland until I read the book. The description of how Snow Sand suffocates makes Buttercup's mishap all the more exciting. Westley's attempt to save her with a rope that is barely too short makes that "breathtaking" adventure all the more exciting. The touch of humor by both authors, the interjections on Morgenstern's part about what his wife thinks of the book, and many other personal touches make the story and its author(s) seem all the more real to me. Anyone who has the opportunity and the means should get a copy of this book and read it today.
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Summary: Read the book (don't wait for the movie)!
Review: Okay, I liked the movie, too. But this cult film came from a fabulously-written book. Even the lengthy prologue adds to the fun, as I have been asked whether I own "the original" or "Goldman's rewrite." William Goldman's conversational interjections into the story do not detract from the flow, though an unattentive reader may be taken in by the consistent references to the nations of Florin and Guilder (actually two names for Dutch currency). All in all, the storyline is a fun romp through favorite cliches of fairy tales with a delightful twist on the ending. Goldman manages to balance action with humor quite nicely, thank you, and it's hard not to enjoy the ride.
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Summary: One of my favourites
Review: Great fun, true romance, pirates, giants, vilains, miracles, the book has it all.
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Summary: Always an adventure,the first time or the fiftieth
Review: In my short life, I have not found another book that can capture ones imagination. The perfectly woven tapestry of details and adventure keep you on the edge of your. . .seat! I have given it is as a gift, and my friend rewarded me by saying it was the best gift they had ever received. I can only say "Thank you" to the authors.
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Summary: The most intriguing and exciting book ever written!
Review: The Princess Bride by William Goldman is one of the best books of all time. It has something for everyone, just like the book jacket says-romance, adventure, sword fighting, humor, love. Goldman's style is familiar - you feel as if you're listening to a story over coffee after dinner. The novel completely captures you and pulls you into its world of fire swamps, the Cliffs of Insanity, the Zoo of Death. Prince Humperdinck and Count Rugen are two of fantasy's worst bad guys. The farmboy (The Dread Pirate Roberts or The Man in Black) is fiction's most romantic and heroic good guy. A must read.
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Summary: A wonderful book filled to the brim with love and excitement
Review: I have yet to read a book that is so witty, romantic, and packed full with adventure. The courage of the lead man, Westley, is enough to inspire even the weakest, both mentally and physically, of people. Never has a book revolved around love as much as this one does. This book searches inside you for your adventurous spirit and brings it to light. If you feel as if your life is in a slump, this is the book to read.
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Summary: Read this one aloud.
Review: This book has something for everyone: action, romance, intrigue, satire and wonderful writing, but the best way to read this book is to read it aloud, or have someone read it to you. I had the great fortune to be introduced to The Princess Bride in the 9th grade, by my English teacher. Everyday after lunch she would read a few pages to the class and soon we were enthralled by it. She kept a class full of 14 year old kids spellbound by the adventures of Buttercup, Wesly, Inigo and Fezzick. I bought the book for myself while she was only about halfway through, being very careful not to read ahead (I didn't want to spoil the experience of her narration.) Buy the book and read it aloud to someone you love, I guarantee they will love the experience as much as you do. By the way Ms. Ross if you ever read this I want to say "Thank-you, you showed me the power of great storytellers, both you and William Goldman."
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Summary: An excellent book
Review: This book was simply wonderful, I devoured it in a single day. The book never had a dull moment and the snappy comments from William Goldman only made it funnier. One of the best books I've ever read, and I've read alot!
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Summary: Wondorous, Enchanting and Hilarious
Review: I am an avid reader of fantasy novels and this one tops my list, eclipsing such epics as Lord of the Rings. For shear enjoyment you will not find a better book. From the first paragraph you are hooked and entertained. It is the one book I have recommended to everyone, young or old. I embarrassed myself terribly in public once by laughing out loud while reading this book on an overcrowded public bus. One woman, who was sitting nearby, looked at the title on the book cover and settled back into her seat with a smile, muttering "Oh, that book. No wonder."
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Summary: A compilation of our favorite parts from other books.
Review: A story of for all places and all ages. Once the book has been read, it may be reread as a collection of short stories.
If you have ever wondered why movies are never as good as the book, reading this will bring you to a conclusion. The imagery and imagination of the reader will never accept the version created by the director.
Our imagination is our freedom, and this book assaults every sense we have.
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