The Princess Bride by William Goldman

The Princess Bride

William Goldman

420 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 39,553 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 3%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 49%
medium 43%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 41% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.24

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