The Princess Bride by William Goldman

The Princess Bride

William Goldman

456 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy romance adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
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Once upon a time came a story so full of high adventure and true love that it became an instant classic and won the hearts of millions. Now in hardcover in America for the first time since 1973 (in its native Florin, it has been on the Florenise T...

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Community Reviews Summary of 48,619 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
funny 83%
lighthearted 64%
hopeful 19%
emotional 17%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 7%
dark 4%
challenging 3%
reflective 3%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 44%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 49% | A mix: 39% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.24

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