Layne asked this question about The Princess Bride:
I'm torn about reading this because I pretty much always like the book better than the movie. And in this case, I am such a huge fan of the movie I couldn't bear for the book to ruin it for me! Help?
Emily I love the movie with a passion and am reading the book now. It's perfect. They are both perfect in their separate mediums. Think of the book as a lon…moreI love the movie with a passion and am reading the book now. It's perfect. They are both perfect in their separate mediums. Think of the book as a longer, more detail version of the movie. The writing style is precious. I'd say it enhances the movie rather than challenges it. Before I even started Chapter 2: The Groom, I knew it was my favorite book. I NEVER have a favorite book. I like getting more background of the characters and the world. You should be fine!(less)
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