The Princess Bride
by William Goldman
The Princess Bride by William Goldman holds a highly rated rating of 4.25 out of 5, based on 628.6K reader ratings. First published in 1973. The book spans 456 pages.
About The Princess Bride
What happens when the most beautiful girl in the world marries the handsomest prince of all time and he turns out to be...well...a lot less than the man of her dreams?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 good old Dad's recitation, and only the "good parts" reached his ears.Now Goldman does Dad one better. He's reconstructed the "Good Parts Version" to delight wise kids and wide-eyed grownups everywhere.What's it about? Fencing. Fighting. True Love. Strong Hate. Harsh Revenge. A Few Giants. Lots of Bad Men. Lots of Good Men. Five or Six Beautiful Women. Beasties Monstrous and Gentle. Some Swell Escapes and Captures. Death, Lies, Truth, Miracles, and a Little Sex.In short, it's about everything.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | William Goldman |
| Published | 1973 |
| Pages | 456 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction, Classics, Romance, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.25 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 628,637 |
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What genre is The Princess Bride?
The Princess Bride is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Classics, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Princess Bride worth reading?
Based on 628.6K reader ratings, The Princess Bride has an average score of 4.25 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Princess Bride?
The Princess Bride has 456 pages.
Who wrote The Princess Bride?
The Princess Bride was written by William Goldman. It was first published in 1973.
What is the ISBN for The Princess Bride?
The ISBN-13 for The Princess Bride is 9780345418260.0.
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