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The Princess Bride

William Goldman

Start date: September 1, 2023

Finish date: September 30, 2023

Discussion: Science Fiction and Fantasy

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Jan 01, 2022 adele rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: classic-shelf, ehrtbm-book-group, 5star

Hopefully I’ll come back for a more thought out review, but in the meantime, perfect 5 stars. One of my new top favorite books of all time…

But what in the actual f was chapter 1 of Buttercup’s Baby? That is not included in the book’s rating because honestly I’m just going to pretend that whole last section doesn’t exist.

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Mar 16, 2023 ForestGardenGal rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: classics-published-50-years-ago, type-mystery-intrigue, type-humor-or-comedy, type-fantasy-paranormal, theme-chic-lit, genre-fiction, 1955-1973-vietnam-war, type-fantasy-steampunk-historical, type-romance-historical

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So this book is the ultimate blast to the past for many of us, but if you've only seen the movie, you're in for a treat as well as a few surprises.

Many parts of the screenplay are direct from the novel but there are some significant differences you will note.

It is important that the reader play along with Goldman to get full enjoyment. Be sure to read the author's prefaces, interlocutories, and parentheticals. They are hilarious. A gratuitous gift to the reader from the author. Enj ...more

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