My other all-time favorite is The Neverending Story by Michael Ende ( DB20209). I think it is because of all its components that I can enjoy the story so many times and never get bored. The Princess Bride is a tale replete with adventure, humor, suspense, wit, and romance. The story that follows includes everything from an evil prince, to a six-fingered man, sword fighting, a fire swamp, torture, a man who deals miracles, a fake wedding, a castle siege, and, of course, (spoiler alert) the reunion of Buttercup and Westley. Buttercup believes Westley to be dead, and proclaims that she will never love again. Unfortunately, his ship is overtaken by the infamous Dread Pirate Roberts, who is said to kill rather than take any prisoners. No matter what she tells him to do, Westley’s only response is, “As you wish.” But soon Buttercup realizes that what he is really saying is, “I love you.” After the two declare their love is true love, Westley leaves to seek his fortune so that they can marry. At the story’s start Westley is merely the “farm boy” that works around the farm, and Buttercup delights in giving him chores. Its two main characters are Buttercup and Westley. Morgenstern’s Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure by William Goldman ( DB58817 / BR20973). One of my favorites is The Princess Bride: S. I’ve been watching and reading these two since high school, and I expect I’ll continue to enjoy them in the decades ahead. I haven’t been able to read anything fantastical or adventurous lately, but it just so happens that two of my favorite fantasy adventure novels have also been made into movies. In case you haven’t heard, one of my favorite genres is Fantasy & Adventure.
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