After chatting with a couple of my friends, we decided that reading The Princess Bride this summer would be fun. Summer is a time to relax, refresh, and enjoy. And, that's how I kicked off my summer, by reading this book.
Hilarious story-telling. Just great fun! And, I have to disagree with people who say it is "exactly the same as the movie." NO IT ISN'T!! There are parts missing from the movie! You know so much more about Prince Humperdink by reading the book than just watching the movie. Now, if said persons meant that it reads very much like the movie, yes. The voice is the same. However, if you haven't read the book and have enjoyed the movie, READ THE BOOK!! You'll love it because you love the movie.
And, there is plenty there for literary analysis...voice, satire, etc. If I ever get to teach literature, I'd love to have this as one of the books we read. It simply illustrates so many of the literary terms one studies but in a very playful, lighthearted way.
Yes, I enjoyed it and I think you will too, so stop reading this, go find it at a library or book store and start reading it!!
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