As a boy, William Goldman claims, he loved to hear his father read the S. Morgenstern classic, The Princess Bride. But as a grown-up he discovered that the boring parts were left out of …

Mar 10, 2025 · Re-visiting some of our past themes, we’re once again reading books that have had film/TV adaptations and then comparing the two mediums. For this blog, we will post a …

Fast-paced fun, but more intense than the movie. Read Common Sense Media's The Princess Bride review, age rating, and parents guide.

Sep 12, 1973 · But it is a real fairy tale and that is how it affects you -- the men in the black capes especially, although there is also intrigue, love and danger. And if that isn't enough, it's 'being …

Like many people, I was familiar with the 1987 film The Princess Bride long before I read (or even knew about) William Goldman’s original novel, the extensively titled The Princess Bride: S. …

Well, The Princess Bride opened itself to me. I never had a writing experience like it. I went back and wrote the chapter about Bill Goldman being at the Beverly Hills Hotel and it all just came …

Jun 7, 2025 · At its heart, The Princess Bride is a patchwork of genres: romance, fantasy, comedy, and adventure. Goldman alternates scenes of tender courtship between Buttercup …

Jul 4, 2025 · I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys fast-paced books with adventure thrown in. It is appropriate for older children, but as an adult I still enjoyed it.

To wrap things up, I wholeheartedly give The Princess Bride 5 out of 5 stars—this wasn’t even a debate for me! It’s a story for anyone who loves adventure, wit, and romance wrapped in …

Book review of The Princess Bride. Published long before it became a cult-classic film, keep reading to see how they compare.