Download & Read "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

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• Book Title: The Princess Bride
• Author: William Goldman
• Year Published: September 1, 1973. Please Note: The Princess Bride is protected by copyright law, which is why there is no free version
• Goodreads Rating: 4.27/5
• Availability: Buy the PDF from Google Play Books. 
  
  

"If you haven't read this book, then all I can tell you is to go out, get it, and read it. Now. You'll thank me later."

Chris

Book Reviewer

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After you have purchased The Princess Bride, follow these instructions to download it from Google Play Books in PDF format:

1. Click on the "Books" tab at the top of your screen.
2. Click on the "Your Library" link beneath that.
3. Find your book and click the icon with three dots beneath the cover image.
4. Select "Export" and then "Export as PDF".  
   
   

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Our Review of The Princess Bride

William Goldman’s The Princess Bride is one of those books that stays with you long after you’ve read it. It’s funny, heartwarming, and just a little bit ridiculous in the best way. Goldman claims it’s an abridged version of a classic by S. Morgenstern, but here’s the kicker - Morgenstern doesn’t exist. The whole thing is a clever fabrication, and Goldman leans into the joke so well that you almost forget it’s not real.

The book is part fairy tale, part satire, and entirely brilliant. At its core, it’s the story of Buttercup and Westley, whose love faces everything from fire swamps to a ruthless prince. But the real magic lies in how Goldman frames it. He pretends his father read him the original as a kid, skipping the “boring” parts to focus on the good stuff. This whole setup adds an extra layer to the story - it’s not just about adventure and romance, but also about how stories shape us and what we choose to take from them.

What I loved most is how Goldman’s humor sneaks up on you. The “editorial” interruptions, where he talks about skipping long descriptions of trees or the politics of Florin, are hilarious and oddly relatable. At the same time, there’s something deeper here. It’s a story about life being unfair, about love and loyalty, and about how stories can make sense of the chaos. You come for the swashbuckling, but you leave thinking about the books that shaped who you are.

The movie adaptation is worth mentioning because it’s just as good as the book, which almost never happens. Goldman wrote the screenplay, so it captures the same tone and keeps much of the dialogue word-for-word. I couldn’t read the book without hearing the actors’ voices - Mandy Patinkin as Inigo Montoya, Robin Wright as Buttercup, and, of course, Andre the Giant as Fezzik. Somehow, this doesn’t take away from the book; it just makes the experience even better.

What makes The Princess Bride unforgettable is how it combines humor, heart, and a little bit of self-awareness. It’s not just a great adventure; it’s a reminder of why we tell stories in the first place. It’s the kind of book you’ll want to share with others, just like Goldman pretends his father did for him.

If you’ve ever read something that changed how you see the world, this book will resonate. And when you’re done, I recommend picking up The Giver—another story that lingers in your mind and asks you to think about the lessons we find in fiction. Both books remind us why stories matter.