A review by ripley1992
The Princess Bride by William Goldman

slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

I had watched the movie first, so I came into reading the book with very high expectations. I was however very disappointed. I did not enjoy the writers style, or pave. I found myself alienated by that authors obsession with bodies and fat phobia which begins in the introduction. As well as his misogyny related to women in the introduction. I was also very much concerned at his depiction of “true love”. Which was shallow, cruel, toxic and not at all romantic. Particularly with the female characters love interest actually hitting her. I got to twenty pages before the end of the book and decided to just stop forcing myself to read. There are a few moments of humour and enjoyment, such as the initial scenes between Wesley and Ignacio. But sadly they are few and far between. 
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