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.

       Why it's better than the movie, 18. Juli 2000

This has to be one of the funniest books I've ever read! Anyone who loves the movie will love it because Goldman also wrote the screenplay for the movie. Yet the book is better. What I found wonderful about it was the in depth look into the characters personalities and lives. We get to know Fezzik and Inigo SO much better and reading about their lives is really enjoyable. I just found it extremely hilarious, especially as I (yes, I was gullible) discovered later that Florin and Guilder are actually names of European currency. They're not real countries! I love it! Goldman is a master.