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roxymaybe's review
5.0
Of course I loved this book. I love the movie. My only issue was I had the audio version, read by Rob Reiner (director of the movie). He is not a good reader. It's a short book, but made even shorter by his refusal to pause. At all. Caveat emptor.
hanzy's review against another edition
2.0
Each time I tried to read, I felt a slump coming on... it just wasn't for me or at least not for me in this particular mood of mine.
crysarri's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
angryginger's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
matthewthe38th's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
ketterhelery's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
piecan314's review
4.0
William Goldman truly is a genius storyteller. His storytelling technique of writing it in the form of an "adaptation" with interruptions by Goldman gets distracting and takes away from the story. Otherwise, it's a great study of technique and structure.
Also, it's obviously one of the best stories and the film adaptation is perfect.
Also, it's obviously one of the best stories and the film adaptation is perfect.
jessife's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Witty and ludicrous, would have been a really enjoyable read if it hadn't been for William Goldman’s irritating interruptions and frankly sexist comments about his wife?
caseyundercovers's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Could be a five-star book, but I found the involvement from the author distracting. I know this story is supposed to be his experience with the story, but it really took me out of an otherwise great experience. Still love it, though.
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia