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The Princess Bride

William Goldman

4.25 AVERAGE

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I read this back when I was a teenager and then I read this story again to my kids when they were little, a chapter or 2 at a time at bedtime and they loved it. This is a great story and I found it better than the movie. I do love the movie, though. "farm boy! fetch me that pail of water!" ... "as you wish."
adventurous funny fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

One of those books where the movie is superior to the source material
adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

A classic. I read this book every year, it is one of my favorite movies and books of all time. This is a book I always recommended to friends and family.

This may be the first time I have ever thought the movie was better than the book. For the most part it was spot on, but almost every iconic movie quote was not in there. Where things went wrong was the sequel chapter that’s included in the end. I wish I could scrub it from my memory and I suggest if you read the book… stop at the happily ever after.

Goldman is so so sleazy but also hilarious. Just LOOK at his profile here - that damn smirk, the cheeky thumb bite - bro
adventurous funny medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

The RARE time the movie was MUCH better.