The Princess Bride by William Goldman

The Princess Bride

William Goldman

456 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy romance adventurous 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 33,933 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
funny 83%
lighthearted 65%
hopeful 19%
emotional 16%
tense 11%
mysterious 9%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 6%
dark 3%
challenging 2%
reflective 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 38% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.24

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