The Princess Bride by William Goldman

The Princess Bride

William Goldman

399 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy romance adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Beautiful, flaxen-haired Buttercup has fallen for Westley, the farm boy, and when he departs to make his fortune, she vows never to love another. So when she hears that his ship has been captured by the Dread Pirate Roberts - who never leaves surv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35,131 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
funny 83%
lighthearted 65%
hopeful 19%
emotional 17%
tense 10%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 6%
dark 3%
challenging 2%
reflective 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 49% | A mix: 38% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.24

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