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This is one of my all-time favorites.
I've heard two theories to the overall message of the book. The first group says the author is a believer in fairy tales and is making fun of realists (himself.) The second group says the author is making fun of fairy tales and really believes "life isn't fair." I hold with the "life isn't fair" group but think he also encourages you to enjoy the good you have.
When you have finished the book, look up William Goldman on wikipedia. Don't do it beforehand. It wi ...more
I've heard two theories to the overall message of the book. The first group says the author is a believer in fairy tales and is making fun of realists (himself.) The second group says the author is making fun of fairy tales and really believes "life isn't fair." I hold with the "life isn't fair" group but think he also encourages you to enjoy the good you have.
When you have finished the book, look up William Goldman on wikipedia. Don't do it beforehand. It wi ...more
LOVE IT!!!! I've never read a book that was exactly like the movie. I couldn't help but laugh with it.
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Delightful. I love Goldman's sense of humor. Reading the book gave me a new appreciation of the film.
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As you wish... Enough said!
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