The Princess Bride by William Goldman

The Princess Bride

William Goldman

500 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)

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William Goldman's modern fantasy classic is a simple, exceptional story about quests—for riches, revenge, power, and, of course, true love—that's thrilling and timeless.Anyone who lived through the 1980s may find it impossible—inconceivable, even—...

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Community Reviews Summary of 48,810 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
funny 83%
lighthearted 64%
hopeful 19%
emotional 17%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 7%
dark 4%
challenging 3%
reflective 3%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 44%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 49% | A mix: 39% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.24

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