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The Princess Bride

William Goldman

Start date: August 1, 2023

Finish date: August 31, 2023

Discussion: October 2025 Group Read

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May 24, 2015 Christa rated it liked it

Shelves: ebooks-all-vendors

I'm glad I read this book since I've heard so much about it, but it really wasn't my type of story. I can see how the action and adventure would be a draw, but it was written in a way that seemed too silly to me. The characters were all a little overblown at times, and often on the ridiculous side. While I can enjoy humor in books, this was a bit over the top for me. I was expecting a great love story, and didn't really feel like that was what I got. Even so, I did enjoy reading the book. ...more

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Mar 25, 2016 Erin rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

Loved it, even more than the movie, which is saying something. Really enjoyed all the updated (30th anniversary) commentary.

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Jul 24, 2014 Megan BG rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: books-i-own, books-that-are-movies-or-tv

Loved the story. Loved most of the "extras" but the introduction was too long and the end "Buttercup's Baby" seemed to drag for me. Probably because of the extra commentary. ...more

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