The Princess Bride by William Goldman is a thrilling adventure and Fantasy novel. It was published in 1998 by The Ballantine Publishing Group. This story takes place in Europe but it is not set in a given time. The author gives a few hints to show an imagination of the time frame such that it is “before blue jeans” This book is a story about the love of a young girl and her “farm boy.” They realize that they both love each other after Buttercup becomes more jealous of the Count’s wife and her affection toward him. Everything is changed when Westley is sent away to go sail. Buttercup swears that she will love noone else until they were returned to each other. Buttercup receives devastating news that her “farm boy was killed” and eventually she was to be married to Prince Humperdinck. The true adventure begins as she is captured by three men Fezzik, Vizzini, and Inigo. …show more content…
I found more details, backstories and people that affected how I understand the movie and other events in my life. This showed me the love for adventure and the spirit of determination that the lovers had to return to one another. I have made connection among the characters and people that i talk to and interact with in my life. I have a friend that is like Vizzini. He always thinks that he is right and that other people have it wrong if they disagree with him. I also have a member in my family that makes light of every situation just like Fezzik