The Princess Bride
by William Goldman
Taste attributes: fantasyromanceadventurecomedyfresh & originalwholesomelightimaginarylinearglossybig & variedemotive & stirringall consuming questlove conquers allinjustice/tragedy/vengeance
Boxlist takeOtherworldly and expansive: an emotional fantasy novel, wholesome rather than dark. Best if you like spectacle over intimacy.
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.2 / 5
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About This Book
The Princess Bride is a timeless tale that pits country against country, good against evil, love against hate. This incredible journey and artfully rendered love story is peppered with strange beasties monstrous and gentle, memorable surprises both terrible and sublime, and such unforgettable characters as...
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- Author
- William Goldman
- Published
- 1973
- Pages
- 399
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- Open Library
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