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“I accidentally read the introduction because I naively assumed that the story began from page one onwards. Apart from that, I liked Goldman's prose and it kind of reminds me how Tim writes! :)”
Jacqui D wrote this review 6 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Basis of the movie.”
Norman H wrote this review 6 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book is great, but the movie is better. It might be the only time I ever say that. It is a classic and a must read for fantasy readers.”
Jessie C wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“If you've only seen the movie, I urge you to read the book as well. While the movie did a great job capturing the book, it didn't have the great narration that was half of the humor. ”
fantasylover12001 wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I watched the movie first and immediately fell in love with the characters, who wouldn't love a quest for vengence against a six-fingered man? or true love's quest? The book added more and at times was a bit repetitive when you just wanted the action to start but nevertheless an excellent way to pass the time”
Rheanna wrote this review 8 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was an interesting book to read. In fact, this was a book I was pushed to through two things: people who reference the movie and tumblr. Well done, tumblr-people.
Laala K wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
First let me say how utterly silly I feel that I actually believed the book was an abridgment, and that it was originally written by “Morgenstern” for what was about three-quarters of the book. Then I got on the Net and realised and felt like the biggest idiot in the world.
Anyway. I enjoyed reading the book and I’m glad I read it, but I didn’t think it was anything extraordinary. I think some of my favourite parts of the book was Goldman’s supposed “commentary”, which I found amusing. I think Buttercup is a huge pain in the ass and Westley a gorgeous but idiotic guy. I know it’s a satire but man. Buttercup got on my nerves. I thought the most interesting characters was the trio of outlaws, especially Vizzini, and everyone hates Prince Humperdinck so we just won’t go there.
This is a haphazard review, but my reading of it was the same. I only read it because of other people and to finally be able to get some references (eg “You killed my father. Prepare to die.”). I won’t ever reread it. It wouldn’t even make the Top 20 list of books I read this year, let alone any other year. Oh, and let me just add, I don’t find Buttercup/Westley romantic IN THE LEAST.
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“BEST MOVIE EVERRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If the movie was that good i want to read the book!”
Trevor B wrote this review 13 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Fun read.”
Julie S wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I really liked this book. I though it had a lot of action in it. My favorite character was Inigo. He is just so cool with his sword!”
Jane B wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
