The Princess Bride by William GoldmanAR Reading Level: 5.8
On the library stacks: Adult fiction
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I loved this movie as a teenager, but I had never read the book. What I did not know is that this book within book is a COMPLETE work of fiction, including all the stuff about Goldman's wife and kid that he throws in there. I thought his "abridgment" idea was very clever and I enjoyed finding the "Reunion Scene" online and learning about the real William Goldman.
I've never read a book where sarcasm was written this well, but it was grating on my nerves by the end. It got to a point where the narrator's cut-ins were just annoying me and I wanted the book to end. I don't know if I had read the book before the movie if I would have enjoyed the unique style more, but I definitely like the movie better!
Also reviewed by: The Avid Reader's Musings ~ Rebecca Reads
Source: Gift
5 comments:
I'm with you - a little sarcasm goes a long way. I missed this book and movie.
Love, love, love the movie. I was never able to get into the book.
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I have wanted to read this one for awhile but I am kind of unsure now if I will ever get to it.
Hey Trish -
Sorry to bug you but I cannot sign into my book blogs account (I have tried several times and for several days) - and it appears when I look at my profile that I am online.
If you could please suggest what I should do I would appreciate it.
Thanks!
Shellie -layersofthought(at)gmail(dot)com
oh by the way Vegan Family Meals - I am really enjoying it.
I walked to the bookstore from the theater right after I saw the movie so I could get the book. I adore them both!
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