The Princess Bride by William GoldmanMy review
rating: 3 of 5 stars
You would think from looking at the books I have read and rated highly that this one would be right up there. Alas it is not. Ok so I love the movie and that probably didn't help matters but what is up with all the author's constant interruptions to the story - and yes I realize that it is all part of the satire. I just got to the point that I really didn't care for the author as a character in the book. I hated how he talked about his wife and child. The story itself is a classic one - how the choices we make affect our lives and the lives of those around us. I enjoyed getting the back story on the characters especially Inigo and Fezzick. I found myself liking Buttercup less than I did previously. But to the author's credit he made her more flawed and therefore more real. Humperdink came off less evil that I originally thought he was - honestly he is like so many other people who allow their own passions and desires rule everything in their lives with no thought for the welfare and happiness of others. Does any character in this book come off as having any real morals or integrity? Fezzick maybe. So am I glad that I read this book - sure! I have often wondered about it and wanted to read it. Would I read it again - probably not.
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