imbored_soillread 's review for:

The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure by William Goldman

3.5

adventurous funny lighthearted tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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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. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Blood, Kidnapping

Minor: Ableism, Gore, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury