Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

The Princess Bride by William Goldman

17 reviews

brendan_clay's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism

bearystarry's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

William Goldman is insufferable. At least his fictionalized self is. Horrific fatphobia and sexism and being creepy about young women.

At least when he shuts the hell up the actual story is sometimes thrilling and interesting and romantic. But the sexism especially creeps into the main narrative as well, unfortunately. I definitely think the movie is better in most ways, but mainly in the framing device. Would've been awful to see some weirdo middle-aged man trying to cheat on his wife in LA instead of a child sick in bed listening to his lovely grandfather read him a story. Also was very surprised to read a racial slur. Extremely weird.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Torture, Racial slurs, Fatphobia, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Body shaming, Pregnancy, Ableism, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Medical trauma, Confinement, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, Transphobia, and Animal death

Minor: Animal cruelty

torgotorgo's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism

Minor: Racism

denisa13's review against another edition

adventurous medium-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

1.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Sexism, Racism, Body shaming, and Misogyny

anion's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Torture

Moderate: Animal death, Fatphobia, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Suicide attempt

lhyriel's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexism, Sexual content, and Fatphobia

tak_everlasting's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence

abbyluvsfrogs444's review against another edition

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!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Torture, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Gore, Kidnapping, and Misogyny

Moderate: Body shaming, Classism, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Sexism, Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Fatphobia, and Grief

gerose04's review against another edition

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.5

I loved the writing style of this book, but I absolutely hated how sexist Buttercup was portrayed. She was barely a character and only existed to compliment Westley or be obsessed with Westley. She had no skills. Buttercup’s Baby was also so unnecessary and I could have gone without it. This book added nothing that the movie didn’t already have. Also, the judgment against the narrator’s son’s weight was really not enjoyable to read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia and Sexism

marleens's review against another edition

DNF at 13%. I don’t know why people love this book. So far I have only been annoyed and angry at the main character who is a cheating fatshaming asshole. And there has been nothing intriguing about the storyline so far either. Now, I suspect that the story within the story will probably be more fun, but I have no wish to endure more of Mr Goldman to get to find out.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Sexism, and Body shaming