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As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride

Cary Elwes,

Rob Reiner (Foreword),

Joe Layden

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* Week 14: Progress Post
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Sep 23, 2018 Jesse rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

This book is so terrific. Cary Elwes shares his personal feelings about being part of a cult classic. The personal stories that he shares about the cast members are delightful, especially the stuff about the gentle giant that was Andre the Giant. Listening to the audiobook is even better, as Elwes narrates and many of the other cast lend their voices for personal anecdotes and tidbits. If William Goldman's novel is "the good parts version" of S Morgenstern's book, then in likewise manner, this b ...more

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Mar 26, 2015 Mary Anne rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: non-fiction, kindled, library, biography

This is a tight three stars for me, but I think three stars is absolutely fair because the book easily matches the title and teaser. Cary Elwes eagerly reflects on his role in this film, and I really like that he includes snippets from everyone. Occasionally there is a little bit of overlap, so it feels like overkill.

It's possible that I don't find the book as engaging because I'm not a major fangirl. I didn't read The Princess Bride (but I recently bought it), and so far I've only seen it once, ...more

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Jan 17, 2016 Brandy B rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fairy-tale, scandinavian, popsugar2016

This book was absurdly, ridiculously fun. The best book I've ever read? No, of course not. But so much fun for fans of the movie. I recommend it, on Audio-book if you can. I didn't realize until I was nearly done with the print version, but the audio is not to be missed. ...more

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Jan 25, 2025 Jennifer rated it it was amazing

Shelves: biography-or-something-like-that, audiobook

Played the audiobook. Hearing Cary Elwes imitate Andre the Giant and Bill Clinton was amazing

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Aug 03, 2017 Tracey rated it it was amazing

Shelves: factual, hero-heroine, made-into-a-film, actor-actress, love, autobiography, classic, childhood-fiction

A very enjoyable read . I'm a big fan of The Princess Bride and also.of Cary Elwes's acting.
This book has been a joy to read , with all the input from other actors , director etc making it more interesting with little snippets of their time on set.
Cary Elwes has a easy , funny style with his autobiography of his time filming The Princess Bride and I'm glad that he shared it with us. ...more

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Mar 03, 2015 Beth rated it liked it

Shelves: three-star, memoir-autobiography, read-in-2015, 2015-reading-challenge

2015 Reading Challenge - a memoir

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Apr 03, 2017 Lauren rated it really liked it

Cary Elwes narrates along with the help of well-known celebrities such as Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner bring this audio book to life as they recount a number of events that happened both on and off the set of one of the most unique and beloved classics of all-time.

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