The Princess Bride by William Goldman

The Princess Bride

William Goldman

404 pages first pub 1973 (editions) user-added

fiction classics fantasy romance adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Once upon a time came a story so full of high adventure and true love that it became an instant classic and won the hearts of millions. Now in hardcover in America for the first time since 1973 (in its native Florin, it has been on the Florenise T...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38,420 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
funny 84%
lighthearted 65%
hopeful 19%
emotional 18%
tense 10%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 7%
dark 4%
challenging 3%
reflective 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 49%
medium 43%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 40% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.24

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