The Princess Bride by William Goldman

The Princess Bride

William Goldman

500 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy romance adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
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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

4.25
based on 68,207 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 96%

funny: 84%

lighthearted: 64%

hopeful: 19%

emotional: 18%

inspiring: 10%

tense: 10%

mysterious: 9%

relaxing: 7%

dark: 4%

challenging: 3%

reflective: 2%

sad: 2%

Pace

50% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

48% of readers chose Plot
40% of readers chose A mix
11% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

37% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

88% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

48% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

26% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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