So, I may be cheating including this book on the list because it is much older than the rest and might technically belong to that of the Classics, but I will anyway. The basic plot of this book is a tragic love story. Buttercup is the most beautiful woman alive. Westley is her lowly stable boy, handsome and valiant. Prince Humperdinck is an evil and savage prince. Count Rugen is the cruel swordsman, and servant of Humperdinck. Vizzini is a mastermind villian keen on logic. And Inigo Montoya the driven swordsmen bent on revenging his father's death. This novel has a passionate love story interwoven with exciting adventure. Goldman is an expert writer who writes the entire novel as though it is a translation and retelling of another man's work. According to Goldman The Princess Bride was originally written by a man named S. Morgenstern. At many parts in this book, Goldman breaks from the story on several occasions to mention how in the original manuscript, Morgenstern went on for some twenty pages to talk about the trees or the weather or the history of some such thing. Goldman claims to be only abridging this loved classic by S. Morgenstern. This interesting stand makes for an enjoyable read of such a unique story.
There was a movie made of The Princess Bride which is quite hilarious. Made in the late 80's, it is not the best quality movie you will ever see, but it is definitely worth it to watch. The movie can be found Here. I encourage all interested to first read this exciting novel then to watch the movie. It is a pretty good retelling of the story, but as with any book-to-movie story, it's always best to read the print.
I hope you enjoy this great story; I always do!
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