True Love and High Adventure, 14. Juli 2008

That's the whole thing!This novel defined the fantasy genre anew.I once saw it on TV and could not find neighter the name nor the actors of the film - it was bad luck ...10 years later (that's no joke) I did watch it again and found out the title by accident - 2 weeks later I not only owned the english and german DVD's, but also the original novel.SPLENDID and superb - both the book and the movie.I love it and adore the writer for this imaginative, sensible and funny piece of HIGH Adventure, TRUE love and PARANORMAL fun.

       Humorvolle Fantasy, 4. März 2006

Die Braut des Prinzen dürfte dem einen oder anderen durch den gleichnamigen Kinofilm bekannt sein. Das Buch ist ein lustiger Fantasyroman, der Realwelt-Bezüge herstellt. Den Reiz des Textes machen zum einen die humorvollen Abschweifungen des Autors aus, andererseits aber auch die lustigen Einfälle und satirischen Seitenhiebe auf das Fantasy- und Abenteuergenre.

Die Wahre Liebe zwischen dem Stalljungen und Buttercup ist wirklich wunderschön geschrieben.

Fazit: Sehr empfehlenswert. Mit einem Augenzwinkern lustig.

       Better than the movie., 1. August 2000

This wonderful Tale of True Love and High Adventure contains all that is needed to make a fairy tale exciting, dangerous, and fun to read. When compared to the movie, it stands high and adds the little perks only a book can add - the greater explanation of the love between the main characters, the background of the cool sidekicks, and the wonderful journalist commentary on the level of Buttercup's beauty. I highly recommend if whether you have seen the movie or not.

       Heaven in Book Form, 28. Juli 2000

I fell in love with the movie first, but then discovered from the credits that there was a book counterpart. I quickly found & ordered the book. I'm not even finished yet and I love this book dearly. I find myself thinking of Inigo, Fezzik, Westley, and Buttercup through the day. I find myself smiling at the parts that the movie takes directly. I thought I loved the movie, but the book goes into more detail and fills in where the movie goes unexplained. Do yourself a favor & treat yourself to this book.

       Delightful and Charming, 28. Juli 2000

"Wait a minute, wait a minute....Is this a kissing book?" Well, yes and no...you'll just have to read it to find out for yourself.

William Goldman is a legend in the world of screenwriting, known for his clever, crisp dialogue and engrossing narrative, so why should his novels be any different?

Utterly charming, 'The Princess Bride' combines action, adventure, plenty of swordplay, and yes, some kissing....Those of you who only saw the movie (also writen by Goldman -- see my DVD review) are missing out on many of the delights of the book, notably on the developed backstory of the characters and the clean, wry prose.

Here's a bit of trivia: First, there is NO S. Morgenstern -- he is made up, fictitious, a red herring...accept it and move on. Second, Mr. Goldman will send you a lost section if you write to his address and request it (the one of mentions in the book)! When I first read that 10 years ago, I wrote to the company mentioned in the book and was delighted to receive my bonus section! (Hey, Mr Goldman if you are reading this, I lost my copy 3 years ago when I moved to LA! Could you please send me another one? ) :)

Cherish this book and keep it to share with your children.