⭒October 2023 BotM - The Princess Bride [General Discussion]⭒

[Sharon, ⭒botm leader⭒]

Let us know your thoughts about reading The Princess Bride before, during, and/or after you read it.

Are you excited about this read? Are you enjoying the story? A certain character? Are you confused by anything?

Remember to use spoiler tags where needed!

[Elizabeth]

I don't have time to pick up a new book, but considering that the movie is very close, I might be able to participate in the discussion! :)

[Sharon, ⭒botm leader⭒]

Ah, that’s a good point, Helena. I wasn’t excited to read this, but requested it from the library anyway. I thought I would give it a try, but I feel like, while I enjoyed the movie, I won’t enjoy the book. (🤷‍♀️) If the movie is that close to the book, then I should be able to follow the discussion even if I don’t read it.

Who knows how long it will take to get in. My library can take a very long time!

[Tayjah]

I listened to the audio last month lol. Imo I thought that the movie was better!!

[EllieJellyBean :D, ⭒assistant mod⭒]

Thanks, Sharon for putting this up!

[Mary Emma]

I just picked up the book yesterday! Trying to finish one of the other books I'm reading before starting. XD

[Sharon, ⭒botm leader⭒]

My book is still “in transit”, but when I get it, I’ll give it a try. Enjoy, Mary Emma!

And of course, Ellie.😊

[Alison]

"Mawwiage. Mawwiage is what bwings us togewah today. Mawwiage, that bwessed awaingement, that dweam wiffin a dweam. And wuv, twoo wuv, wiw fowwow you fowevah and evah."

I'm sorry, I couldn't resist! 😜

[Sharon, ⭒botm leader⭒]

Alison wrote: ""Mawwiage. Mawwiage is what bwings us togewah today. Mawwiage, that bwessed awaingement, that dweam wiffin a dweam. And wuv, twoo wuv, wiw fowwow you fowevah and evah."

I'm sorry, I couldn't resi..."

Ok, I am putting this out there in hopes that none of you will ever meet him, and if you do, that you would never say I posted this.

But--I had a 1st grade student whose name was Twruu Love.

No kidding. And I know his mom loved him, too.🤷‍♀️

[Lilly]

It’s “in transit” for me too lol

[Alison]

Sharon wrote: "Alison wrote: ""Mawwiage. Mawwiage is what bwings us togewah today. Mawwiage, that bwessed awaingement, that dweam wiffin a dweam. And wuv, twoo wuv, wiw fowwow you fowevah and evah."

I'm sorry, ..."

🤯 No way! That's crazy! And like, poor child....

[Bailey(not super active lol)]

That poor child….., that’s about with the names of “stunned possum” and “ deer in headlights “ I KID YOUNNOT, these are actual names…. That SOMEONE tried to name their child ….

[Sharon, ⭒botm leader⭒]

Yes--for someone whose last name was Love, to name the poor kid Twruu🤦‍♀️

Thankfully, his classmates had never seen the movie, or at least, had not made the connection. However, I am sure that did not last long into his school career.

[Sharon, ⭒botm leader⭒]

I got my book from the library, but I don't know if i will be able to make myself read it. 🫤 It is an old and yellowed, mass-market paperback that is going to start falling apart very soon. It was the only copy the entire system had!

[Tayjah]

^^^ maybe listen to the audiobook

[Sharon, ⭒botm leader⭒]

So, I got a digital copy through Libby. I skimmed the prefaces and am in the first “real” chapter. Why am I reading about the author ogling a woman at the pool and lying to his wife?🤦🏽‍♀️ I will give it one more train ride. If I am still not happy by the time I get home, I am dnf’ing.

[back to L I Z Z... (✧ur moms version✧)]

I'm not even close to finishing the book... T^T
its been on my tbr for a while now, so im glad I have an excuse to finally read it XD