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ananya_b's review against another edition
For all its hype, I just couldn't get into it. The unnecessarily long explanation about why Goldman felt the need to write the book just sapped my motivation to read it. Personally too, there was a lot on my plate at the moment; maybe I'll pick it up again later.
So far, though, the writing is humorous and entertaining; it was especially interesting reading the parts that were not shown in the movie. I'll come back to this someday.
So far, though, the writing is humorous and entertaining; it was especially interesting reading the parts that were not shown in the movie. I'll come back to this someday.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death of parent, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Death, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Animal death
Minor: War and Infidelity
imbored_soillread's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I enjoyed reading it, and it was well written, a true classic, but I can’t help feeling that in this instant, the movie is better than the book. Wesley seemed almost abusive in the book and I get that it was due to his own pain and trying to save Buttercup, but it doesn’t excuse how he treats her.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Infidelity, Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Blood, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Ableism, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Gore, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual content
tifferent's review against another edition
The introduction was awful and boring. I do not care what fake process he went through to abridge a "classic" that doesn't exist. The constant jabs at the son's weight and the whole "might cheat on my wife" bit didn't do any favors to something that was already a chore to read. Maybe if I read the actual story bit I would like it better, but I'm completely fine saving myself the time and just watching the movie.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Infidelity
northernbookfox's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I love a good satire and more than anything this book is one. This book has so many genres wrapped into one that really narrowing it can be difficult. We're all familiar with the Westley/Buttercup story, but the abridgement's commentary and the story that it tells about Goldman and his family is just as interesting and may be harder hitting for adult readers. It is, however, very disruptive at times to the story and the pacing often is a little odd.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Torture, and Body shaming
Minor: Death, Infidelity, Alcoholism, and Suicidal thoughts
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