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The Princess Bride

William Goldman

Start date: March 1, 2013

Finish date: March 31, 2013

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Jan 08, 2011 Think rated it liked it

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Well, I finished the book and are you ready for a shocker! I enjoyed the movie more! If the book would have just been the story instead of all the author's comments I would have enjoyed it more. And I didn't enjoy the last chapter, Buttercup's Baby. It just didn't mesh well with the original Princess Bride to me.
So, this time, unbelievably, movie beats book in my opinion. ...more

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May 08, 2010 Joseph Grinton rated it it was ok

I have this somewhere. I just can't find it at the moment. I started to read it a few years ago and didn't like it. I would have thrown it away but someone told me it's her favourite book and I should give it a second chance. ...more

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