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Aug 04, 2012
Rabbit {Paint me like one of your 19th century gothic heroines!}
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Rating: 3.5
I read this book with a mixed heart.
I loved "Morgenstern's" parts of the novel- witty and snarky, I was laughing a lot and quoting choice parts to my family.
What detracted from the enjoyment was Goldman's comments in the first 35 pages and I didn't even read "Buttercup's Baby" segment. The misogyny, fat-shaming, and one homophobic comment (fearing that his son will turn into a pouf) was really grating to read- I had so much second hand embarrassment, that it was kind of amusing how ...more
I read this book with a mixed heart.
I loved "Morgenstern's" parts of the novel- witty and snarky, I was laughing a lot and quoting choice parts to my family.
What detracted from the enjoyment was Goldman's comments in the first 35 pages and I didn't even read "Buttercup's Baby" segment. The misogyny, fat-shaming, and one homophobic comment (fearing that his son will turn into a pouf) was really grating to read- I had so much second hand embarrassment, that it was kind of amusing how ...more
Princess Bride: 5/5
Buttercup's Baby: 2/5...not really sure what it was I read at the end of this book, but I was not impressed by the extra story.
Absolutely LOVED The Princess Bride adaptation and the behind-the-scenes on that one, though. ...more
Buttercup's Baby: 2/5...not really sure what it was I read at the end of this book, but I was not impressed by the extra story.
Absolutely LOVED The Princess Bride adaptation and the behind-the-scenes on that one, though. ...more
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Terrie Schultz
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Mar 20, 2012
Stephanie Cook
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