The Princess Bride

Things I loved from the movie, found their way into the book! And here are a few for you:

Fencing.

Fighting.

Torture.

Poison.

True Love.

Hate.

Revenge.

Giants.

Hunters.

Good men.

Bad men.

Beautifulest ladies.

Snakes.

Spiders.

Beasts of all natures and descriptions.

Pain.

Death.

Brave men.

Coward men.

Strongest men.

Chases.

Escapes.

Lies.

Truths.

Passion.

Miracles.

I am one of those people who LOVED the movie, and I can honestly say that I never knew it was based on a book. Shocking I know. I always wanted to read it, but I have a hard time reading the book after watching the movie. I either love the movie and hate the book, or love the book and hate the movie. This is one of those rare occasions where I loved both equally.

I love that I got back stories to some of my favorite characters, and it just gives the movie versions more depth. I tried very hard not to but I was hearing the voices from the movie while I was reading this. And it made me laugh a few times.

The best part is that I feel like by reading the book I have questions answered from the movie! I wanted to know how Inigo became the best fencer in the world, and now I do! At first I didn't really like the little author side notes, but as the novel went on I did enjoy them. It kind of gave an insight into the mind of the author, which is always a plus.

I am so glad that Allyssa chose this book, because I have seriously always wanted to read it, I just never got around to it!