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A review by abbyluvsfrogs444
The Princess Bride by William Goldman
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This would've been better without all of Goldman's stupid interruptions. Obviously this is a fictional story and S. Morgenstern did not exist. I had a very hard time enjoying this book when Goldman kept interrupting himself to add some useless fact or tell a story about his childhood. I skipped the first 42 pages cause he just rambles on. I just wanted the story of Buttercup and Westley. I don't care if you think he was a genius for how he writes this, I found it insufferable. I would've rated it two stars but I did like the story (minus Goldman being annoying).
Bottom line: THE MOVIE IS BETTER!
Bottom line: THE MOVIE IS BETTER!
Graphic: Death, Gore, Misogyny, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Sexism, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Classism