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The Princess Bride

William Goldman

Start date: September 1, 2023

Finish date: September 30, 2023

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Feb 01, 2011 Jen from Quebec :0) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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What can I say that has not already been said??
It's *INCONCEIVABLE* that I would possibly be able to lavish this novel with more praise than it deserves, truly. This book is a masterpiece of satire, an adventure filled with lovable characters, a 'story within a story' done to perfection; and because of this 'hot fairy tale' from the '70s, the world was gifted with one of the best movies of the '80s- nay, one of the best movies, period.
Amazing.
If you like great writing and laughter, then you mu ...more

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Jul 03, 2012 GONZA rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Questo libro è carino, il fatto che l'autore sottolinei per tutto il tempo il suo punto di vista e che affermi di stare facendo la "riduzione" di un altro, molto più corposo libro, è anche apprezabile. La moglie Helen, il figlio e anche S. King per carità non mancherebbe niente, ma è uno di quei rari casi in cui il film è meglio, più scorrevole, più veloce ed indubbiamente più divertente. "Il mio nome è Inigo Monotya, hai ucciso mio padre, preparati a morire." cit. ...more

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