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Something made this book just so-so. I’m going to have to be in the “film is better than the book” camp for this one.
I know part of the element of The Princess Bride is being a slight satire of the hero saving the damsel-in-distress fantasy type, where there is danger, romance, heroes, villains, etc, but it all seemed a bit contrived. In total, I felt it was an unbalanced read and not as good as the film.
I give kudos to Goldman’s efforts to satirize this genre, for some reason, though, a lot of ...more
I know part of the element of The Princess Bride is being a slight satire of the hero saving the damsel-in-distress fantasy type, where there is danger, romance, heroes, villains, etc, but it all seemed a bit contrived. In total, I felt it was an unbalanced read and not as good as the film.
I give kudos to Goldman’s efforts to satirize this genre, for some reason, though, a lot of ...more
😍 this was so much fun! I realized I had started reading it on Nov 16, 2018, a date of which the author died just a few hours prior.
Save the 25th and 30th anniversary introduction for after you finish the book. I think it is more fun/less spoilery that way.
Very similar to the amazing movie, the book goes a bit deeper into backstory of some characters. I particularly love the whole Goldman as Morgenstern bit, and the asides within the narrative. Also the premise of "abridging" a classic to make i ...more
Save the 25th and 30th anniversary introduction for after you finish the book. I think it is more fun/less spoilery that way.
Very similar to the amazing movie, the book goes a bit deeper into backstory of some characters. I particularly love the whole Goldman as Morgenstern bit, and the asides within the narrative. Also the premise of "abridging" a classic to make i ...more
Thrilling, romantic and satirical all at once.
Oct 31, 2022
Teri-K
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it was ok
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scifi-fantasy
I can see why people like this book, but it just wasn't my cup of tea. But then, I feel the same way about the movie.
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Bárbara
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it was amazing
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